Tri Sigma of Oneonta

Alumni Weekend

2010-04-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was a lot of fun! it was relay for life on friday and then alumni weekend! and founder's day was on sunday it was a lot of fun! it was really great seeing older sisters who had graduated!! It was really fun being able to catch up with what they were doing! sunday was founders day, it is our 10 year anniversary at oneonta!
More later on alumni weekend, Glee is on!

Busy Weekend!

2010-04-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

Wow this has been a really fun, but busy weekend and it's not even over yet! Yesterday a bunch of my sisters and I as well as some of the brothers from Chi Phi went to Six Flags. It was a lot of fun! We rented a bus together and it was a really great trip! We left really early in the morning at like 5. So everyone pretty much slept on the way there. Six flags wasnt crowed at all, it was a little chilly out but I am just glad that it didnt rain! We got to go on all the good rides, and Kingdakon! which was really scary but so much fun! I am really glad we were able to go it was such a fun trip!

Tonight it Tri Sigma's benefit concert, Rockin for Robbie, it benefits out philanthropy which raises money for play therapy for terminally ill children. We have a lot of great bands playing and a lot of really cool raffle tickets!

Greek Week!!!

2010-03-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

So last week was greek week! It was a lot of fun! Monday our sorority played powder puff football and it was soo much fun! It had begun raining and by the time we play it was pouring but that just made it all the more fun!! The field was really muddy so we were all a big mess by the time it was over. Sadly we lost, but it was a lot of fun and a great way to kick off greek week!! Tuesday was inside field day with was also a lot of fun. There were a bunch of different games which i havent played in so long! like 4 square! Wed, was man hunt i wasnt able to go because of class but a lot of my sisters told me it was such a good time! Thursday there was a scavenger hunt with was also a lot of fun! I love greek week its one of my favorite times of the year! Here are some pictures from the week!!

2010-03-03T19:14:00.000-08:00

Its our first week back since february break! It was really nice being home and seeing my family and friends, but really glad to be back i missed everyone from school! Today we had a greek peer advocate meeting and it was really interesting. There was a speaker from career development and she taught us how to create a resume and tips on having a successful interview and it was a very beneficial program! Not much else is going on, glad to be back in Oneonta!

Battle of the Red Dragons

2010-02-17T06:46:00.000-08:00

Last night was the battle of the red dragons! It was us vs Cortland. Each sorority and fraternity made a banner! We made ours with another sorority and the banner came out really good!! I wish i had a picture of the finished banner, but it was really cute! The game was a lot of fun, it was also senior night and alot of people came out to support our team which was really great! We won, but it was a close game for a while! So great job Oneonta! Also the half time performance was really great, one of our sisters Kristy is on kickline and they did a really good job performing too!!
Feb break starts friday and i am anxiously awaiting it! Cant wait to go home and have a break from all this school work! Until friday i have been basically living in the library studying! But it will all pay off in the end! Okay well, i am off to class!
ttyl
Jillian

Happy Wednesday!

2010-02-03T18:02:00.001-08:00

Half way through the week! Only two more days of classes until the weekend!! Not much really going on this week now that formal recruitment is over! Tonight there was a GPA which stands for greek peer avocate, they put on different programs each month for all members of greek life. Tonight they were showing the movie Precious, and for anyone who hasnt seen it, it is a really great movie! So if you havent seen it check it out!
Have a great rest of the week everyone!
-Jillian

Here is a new picture of Tri Sigma from this years bid day!!

Spring 2010

2010-01-31T16:19:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I am the new blogger for Tri Sigma! My name is Jillian, i am a junior and a child and family studies major at SUNY Oneonta!

This semester has been really fun so far! Formal recruitment began the same day classes did the 21st! The semester has been a little busy so far, between formal recruitment and classes beginning but it has definitely been fun so far!

IGC (inter-greek counsel) did a really great job this semester planning some really fun events during this week! Each even allowed everyone to get to know the different chapters in Greek life here and they got to know a little bit more of what Greek life is all about!

It has been really fun meeting new people and getting to know them! I am really excited about the 11 new members of our chapter! I am so excited they all chose tri sigma and i cannot wait to get to know everyone better, this looks like it is going to be a really great semester! Jillian

"People ask why I am in a sorority and I try to explain all the things a sorority is that they cannot see. A sorority is more than letters on a sweatshirt, I say. More than traditional songs, a gold pin, rituals, and obligation, or a way of life. A sorority is learning about people, a sorority is giving without expecting a return. A sorority is earning respect from others, as well as for yourself. A sorority will not solve all your problems. But I have made good friends and found confidence there to help me take life one step at a time."

Finshing Up

2009-04-30T16:34:00.000-07:00

Hey allll!!

Its been crazy busy! There is less than a week of classes left! WOW! This semester has definitely flown by. So this past week was so busy, but fun! Rockin for Robbie was a great success! The bands were really great, and the crowd definitely enjoyed them. Tri Sigma was able to raise about $200 for Robbie Page Memorial. We are hoping to make another $500 come Fall.

The rest of Greek week was pretty fun as well, the awards banquet was very nice as well. It is so great to see all of Greek life working together and appreciating what accomplishments we have had this past year. In addition, this past Saturday, Greek life particpated in a 5k Breast Cancer walk. It was amazing weather!

On Sunday, April 26, Tri Sigma celebrated Founder's Day at the Holiday Inn. It was a beautiful luncheon where all of our parents came up. We sing our national song and celebrate each sister.
This Saturday, we wil lbe participating in Into the Streets, relocating to a specific location somehwere within Oneonta to do community service.

Good luck with all finals! Enjoy the last weeeeek!!
TTYS,
Kay

Lets go Greeks!

2009-04-21T12:48:00.000-07:00

Hello hello hello,

This week is so busy! It's hard to even find time to write a post! Of course, finals week is steadily approaching. This whole week is Greek Week, in which all of recognized Greek Life plays in multiple physical activities and score points and awards.

So far, Greeks have played in pool, dodgeball and kickball events. It has been quite fun and eventful!! Coming up is the Awards Banquet and Taking Back the Night. For Taking Back the Night, we will walk around Oneonta and be informed about sexual violence. It is a great way to get involved and informed about the community surrounding us.

Tomorrow is Tri Sigma's upcoming event, Rockin for Robbie! It consists of mulitple bands playing, and all proceeds go to Robbie Page Memorial Hospital. Should be great!

Keep working hard!
Kayla

Welcome Backkk!

2009-04-15T07:02:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had an amazing break! The weather was kind of terrible, rainy and all, but oh well. I worked everyday, so my break was completely uneventful. But that's okay, because Tri Sigma has plenty of events coming up these next few weeks! We're going strong til the last weekend of school!

This Saturday, we are planning to have a letter writing party. It is often called, "Logs for Lincoln." For every address one brings to this event, a penny is donated to our philanthropy, Robbie Page Memorial. We are really trying our hardest to raise as much money as possible. We are also having a Sigma Retreat this weekend. We all feel it is important to maintain our sisterhood, and continue to get to knwo each other even better. We also like to constantly discuss any problems or conflicts going on. It is so beneficial, because we end up finishing the retreats feeling content and relief. This weather is definitely giving me spring fever, I cannot stand to be inside! I just had my first intramural softball game yesterday. Let's just say, we did not do too well:( I hope you are all taking advantage of the awesome weather!

TTYS,
Kayla

Spring is here!

2009-03-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

What a beautiful weekend it was!! Sitting out in the sun all day yesterday watching the softball game was so refreshing. Fortunately, I even ended up getting a slight tan! It was great to see the softball team win their game against Geneseo!

In addition, the Accepted Students Open House went very smoothly. So many students from both Greek life and campus volunteered to work it. It was so awesome to meet people that are very interested in coming to school here. Hopefully, they will choose Oneonta, because it is such a diverse and welcoming campus.

The Mu Sigma Upsilon stepshow was crazy! I have never seen a stepshow before, and it was unbelieveable! How they can do that is beyond me!

Well, I hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather! Get through this last week, and have an awesome break! That's all for now...

KAYLA

Lots to Do!

2009-03-24T12:39:00.000-07:00

Helllo there,

So since my last post, Tri Sigma has began to fill our schedule for the upcoming week ahead!..

This week, the members of Tri Sigma are going to make a strong effort to attend all of the programs that other Greek Organizations are holding this week. It is important that we support and acknowledge all the other ogranizations, because they work so hard. We are all in this entanglement of Greek life together, and we should support each other. There will be interesting programs, such as, an MSU Stepshow on Saturday, an Interracial Dating program by MSU on Wednesday, and a movie being shown on Thursday.

In addition, this Saturday is Open House from 8-1! Try to come by and stop at our table, we'll be sure to make it worthwhile! Later that day is an Oneonta Baseball game. We are putting on a marvelous halftime show and it would mean so much if everyone would come and support the baseball boys to victory! Come cheer them on with us from the stands!!

This Sunday, we will begin hosting a fundraising event. Every Tri Sigma member will be supplied with an AVON booklet to order makeup, jewelry, accessories. It would be amazing to fundraise a lot of money to not only support our chapter, but promote working together.

Well, have a good week! Breaks almost here!!

KAYYYYYLA

Fight Back!

2009-03-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

Heyy guys,

So this weekend was pretty fun I must say. On Friday, it was Relay for Life. So many organizations come together to walk from 7PM-7AM to support and donate money to cancer foundations. It was awesome to see how many people came and supported the cause. Altogether, we raised about $62,000 for cancer reasearch and patients! It was participating in community service at its finest! While burning calories, we were all raising money for cancer! Yay! The members of Tri Sigma really enjoyed participating in Relay for Life, because we were able to spend quality time with each other, playing board games, eating a lot of food, walking together. It was an awesome time all around.

On Saturday, IGC hosted a Safe Spring Break Dance Party. Instead of going out on an ordinary Saturday night, they had a dry dance party to promote awareness about alcohol abuse. There was a DJ and lots of great music! One of the most interesting and creative ideas, was giving each participant a wristband. When a participant wanted a drink, they were checked off a spot on the wristband, so you could keep track of your drink intake. Without realizing how many you are actually intaking, drinking ten cups of water or iced tea goes quickly. Therefore, it was an example of how you could easily have ten alcoholic beverages within a matter of an hour, without realizing how much you actually drank.

Well, I hope everyone has a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day!
KAYLA

Keepin' It Reaaaaal

2009-03-10T15:05:00.000-07:00

Hellooo,

This past week was quite eventful. Our National Leadership Consultant came for a week visit. Her main goal was to help our chapter find some new ways to recruit girls and become closer as a sisterhood. We held events such as Sigma Jeopardy, a Fashion Show of Proper Badge Attire and a delicious Potluck! This past week has taught my whole chapter, including myself, how important friendship is. There are so many factors that contribute to maintaining a friendship. It takes hard work, honesty, loyalty and compassion. I can honestly say that being part of this everlasting and constantly growing friendships with all my sisters has changed my life. We are always there for each other. In order to sustain friendships and organizations, one must be open-minded and communicate well. Keep that in mind!

In addition, I attended a Chi Upsilon Sigma program discussing injustices women around the world still face. It was a well-developed PowerPoint presentation that brought up a variety of important points. There was a lot of discussion, and it taught me to be proud of being a woman.

Coming up, Tri Sigma will be participating in the Relay For Life, this Friday, March 13th. We will be walking for 12 hours to help raise money for cancer patients. It should be a fun time! Also, IGC is holding a program concerning Spring Break alocohol abuse this Saturday.

That's all for now.

Kayyyllaaa

It's March Already?!

2009-03-02T16:03:00.000-08:00

Heeeyy there everyone,

I cannot believe it is already March. That means the semester is halfway through! Wow! Coming back from our mid-winter break, there is a lot to accomplish for the sisters of Tri Sigma.

This week, we are hosting a Sigma Jeopardy night for all of our members just to keep up with our facts. Meet the Greeks will also be this week! It is an excellent way to meet more people from campus, and explore all optionsa available to students. So, if you have any interest in getting to know Greek Life, definitely stop by! It is this Saturday from 12-2 in Hunt Ballroom. Inter-Greek Council spends a lot of time setting up Meet the Greeks to make it extra informational and interesting for students. All organizations will have a specific table with detailed information of what their organization stands for. Should be an awesome time!

I know mid-terms are approaching, and the semester is most likely getting very stressful(especially for me), so, from experience, try to keep up with your studies and work load. It will benefit you in the longrun. Try to manage your time wisely, because procrastination is definitely a downfall. Utilize the library as well, there are so many places to sit quietly and focus on work.

Well, good luck!

KAYLLLLLA

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-16T10:48:00.000-08:00

Heyyy, sorry I'm titling this post Valentine's Day, even though it's two days later, but I figured it would be appropriate. This past week, Tri Sigma had a sisterhood event and created Valentine's Day cards for the children of our philanthropy, Robbie Page Memorial. Of course, I absolutely loved it, because drawing is my favorite hobby, but it was also nice to know that these cards would put a smile on these children. Not only did we create Valentine's Day cards for sick children, but we created cards for every sister. We decided it would be a nice way to show each other how much we care and love each and every member of Tri Sigma. We should have made one for every organization!

In addition, we all went to the Senior Night Basketball game on Friday to cheer on two of our sisters that are part of the OSC Kickline team! Their routine is amazing, and it was great to show support!

I know I am definitely looking forward to this break, it has been a long stretch since January. One of our newest idea event has been Rockin' 4 Robbie. There are so many events coming up after this break, I can't wait to post all about them! Keep a heads up for them!

What's Real Goooood?!

2009-02-08T12:25:00.001-08:00

Hey! So, this weekend, the members of Tri Sigma participated in the Heart Disease Walk here on campus in the Field House. It was great to participate in an event that actually would help people. Sundays are normally the best day of the week to get all work done, because you can relax as well, but the Inter-Greek Council is hosting Study Hours in Hunt Waterfront area tomorrow night, Monday from 6-9! Check it out if you can! I'm sure it will help to study with others, especially in Hunt. It is so important to maintain scholastic achievement at school, because time management can be a real obstacle. So, all the Greek Organizations definitely support high academics by offering study hours. Good luck with school!
Kaylaaaaaa

An Introduction!

2009-02-02T11:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Tri Sigma of Oneonta Blog site! When considering creating a blog for our chapter, I was so excited! Our chapter is very ecstatic about setting up a blog, because now we can relay all of the exciting events we hold to everyone else through the internet.
When coming to SUNY Oneonta, I was completely against joining a sorority, due to all the negative stereotypes, but then I found Tri Sigma. First, Tri Sigma is one of the recognized sorority organizations on the campus of SUNY Oneonta. As of now, we have 34 amazing members, and we are continuing to grow. Tri Sigma's values are heavily based on sisterhood, friendship and achievement. We strive to be strong, developed and loyal women. SUNY Oneonta is the perfect place for the members of Tri Sigma, because there is such a diverse student body, with so many opportunities to get involved. Tri Sigma constantly enforces and appreciates high academic achievement. Tri Sigma has a policy that members must maintain a 2.5 GPA, which gives our chapter an overall cumulative 3.04 GPA. In addition, the members of Tri Sigma are always planning community service events, such as, cleaning up a local park, or participating in Cancer walks. Our national philanthropy is the Robbie Page Memorial. We donate money to help children of the Robbie Page foundation.
Not only, have I definitely found a place on campus where I belong and feel comfortable, but Tri Sigma has become one of the most important and defining aspects of my life here at college. Joining Tri Sigma has allowed me to discover who I am as an individual and expand my horizons to so many opportunities. I now hold an executive board position, as Education Director and it has been one of the best decisions. Every sister in the sorority displays the values that Tri Sigma enforces. The sisters are so caring, and supportive. I have made incredible friendships that I know will last a lifetime.
Well, I will keep you updated with upcoming events and anything else that goes on with our chapter weekly!

Kaylaaa