Your Tour of Crystal Bridges

Kim and I have visited Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art twice to set up our visit there. And both times, we’ve been astounded at the beauty of the building and the landscape, as well as the art. Not only will it be an opportunity to visit with your sisters (and have a mimosa) on the bus on the drive to and from there, but also it will give you a chance to see some of America’s greatest art. No kidding, people from all over the world have been visiting since the museum opened in 11-11-11. Just last week, the Smithsonian brought 200 people to visit. We can’t wait for you to see it.

Here is the promised more detail decription of the two tours so you can decide how to spend your visit after lunch:

Greatest Hits

A grand stroll through the permanent collection (buildings 2-6). Visit some of the best known names in American Art.

Enduring quesitons:

•            What makes a work of art “great?”
•         How do we define “American” art?
•           How does the art of America define us a nation, and speak to the time periods of our history – and present?
•         Who are the artists that define American art?

Expressions of Nature

Landscapes: the origins, evolution, grand manner and contemporary interpretations. 6 stops. 50 minutes

Enduring Questions:

• How have American artists expressed their feelings about nature in art?
• What constitutes a “landscape?”
• Why are landscapes such a timeless element in American art?

 Or you may want to tour on your own (3.5 miles of trails with some sculpture)

Web: crystalbridges.org

See you in June.

Dixie and Kim

A Gathering of Angels

Dear Pi Phi Sisters,

Watch your mailbox. If you do not receive this letter, please contact us at: arkareunion@gmail.com 

Exciting plans are about to be finalized for the June 8-10, 2012 Pi Beta Phi Reunion of Initiation Classes ’64, ’65,  ’66, ’67, ’68, and ’69. Several of your sisters have already been working hard to make sure that this is a very special time . .  . and  its  now  time to “sign up” for a weekend of sisterhood, fun,  reliving college memories, and making new memories with old friends.

The house now holds approximately 87 beds. Others could stay at the Inn at Carnall Hall, with Pi Phis in the Fayetteville area, or on a bed roll in the house. We encourage you to send your registration form in as soon as possible not only to insure your place in the house, but also to help us plan and budget for the weekend.

REUNION SCHEDULE

Friday, June 8, 2012

1:00 p.m – House opens

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception – Heavy Hors d’oeuvres/Beverages

9:00 p.m. – Memorial/Remembrance/Candle Lighting and Cookie Shine in Chapter Room

Saturday, June 9

6:00 – 9:30a.m. – Coffee, tea, fruit, muffins

10:00 a.m. – Bus pick up at Pi Beta Phi house for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - beverages served on bus

11:00 a.m. – Lunch at Crystal Bridges

12:00 – Tour with group or on your own (3.5 miles of trails available)

2:00 p.m. – Bus returns to Pi Beta Phi House

5:30 p.m. – Reception (Group Photos Taken)

6:30 p.m. – Mexican Buffet

8:00 p.m. – Skits, Songs, Arkansas Alpha History Presentation

Sunday, June 10

6:00-9:00 a.m. – Coffee, tea, fruit, muffins

9:00 a.m. – Devotional in Chapter Room

Farewells

1:00 p.m. House closes

COSTS: $200 per person. The 2006 fee was $150, but this year we are required to make a $50 per person donation to the Arkansas Alpha Pi Beta Phi House Corporation. The registration fee also includes two nights in the Pi Phi House (first come, first served); all meals, snacks and beverages; bus trip and  lunch at Crystal Bridges; a reunion booklet; and a special reunion remembrance gift.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (please send a “volunteer” email to: arkareunion@gmail.com):

It’s more fun when you get involved. Please look over the following activities and  decide where you can help (you will be sent more details and will be reimbursed for your expenses):

• List of six classes’ addresses and e-mails coordinator (thank you, Mary Hilliard)
• Name tags, room names (thank you, Ann Loveless)
• Reunion Booklet (booklet of addresses and personal information)____________________________
• Flower Arrangement for dining room ____________________
• Reunion Remembrance Gift  (Wait till you see what Ellen Gillespie has created for us)
• Reception drinks and supplies (cups, ice, etc.),– (Class of ’65 - thank you, Becky Williams)
• Mimosas (and water) for bus trip to Crystal Bridges __________________________
• Saturday and Sunday Continental Breakfast (purchase and set up coffee, tea, food) _______________
• Song leaders for weekend and arranging for song sheets (thank you, Jane Watson, Nancy Mitcham, Janny Van Toma, and Josephine Abrams)
• Reunion Photographer - will put photos on Internet for downloading and/or ordering (come on, budding photographer, please volunteer) _________________________________________
• Remembrance/Memorial Ceremony (Thank you, Pam Hallin)
• Cookie Shine (thank you, Susie Walker and your class of  ’69)
• Travel coordinator: person to  contact for rides to and from Northwest Arkansas XNA airport and to take inventory of needed sheets, pillows  and towels  __________________________
• Sunday morning devotional (thank you, Bonnie Stout)

WHAT TO BRING

Old photo albums and other memorabilia for a table display.

As in the past, you will need to furnish twin bed sheets, pillow and  towel. If you are flying to Fayetteville, we will let you know who has volunteered to coordinate that after you register.

 PLEASE RETURN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2012)

Our  sincere thanks to all  those who have already expressed  enthusiasm for the reunion and to all of you who   have – or are preparing to − make suggestions and volunteer to help.

We encourage you to post old photos, comments, and old memories to:

Facebook: (group) Ark Alpha Pi Beta Phi Classes ’64-‘69

Blog: 2012pibetaphireunion.blogspot.com

Love in Pi Phi,

Kim Robertson Bennett, ’66 (870-926-5543)

Dixie Terrell Kline,’66 (479-353-6501)

e:mail: arkareunion@gmail.com

P. S. If you know any of your sisters who have not received this information, please share this and contact us.

Arkansas Alpha Missing Angels

In the process of letting everyone know about the upcoming Arkansas Alpha Pi Beta Phi Reunion, Initiation Classes ’64 -’69, on June 8-10, 2012, we’ve done a mass e-mail and a postcard mailing.

Here are some sisters that we can’t seem to find. If you know how to reach them, please send their mailing address or at least an e-mail or phone number to:

arkareunion@gmail.com

Melanie Barton

Ann Brackeen

Elizabeth Burns

Jenny Corbin

Robin Dickey

Margarite Doss

Judy Fitton

Carol (Jean Thompson) Holloday

Mary Jackson

Sarah Ann Lecompte

Mamie Nichols

Dolores O’Daniel

Luanne Redding

Barbara Rainwater

Leslie Westruck

See us on Facebook @ Ark Alpha Pi Beta Phi Classes '64 - '69

A Gathering of Angels - 2012

Save the Date for a reunion of the Arkansas Alpha Pi Beta Phi initiation classes of 1964 through 1969. The weekend of June 8-10, 2012 has been chosen for another "gathering of angels" at the Pi Beta Phi house in Fayetteville. 

 

Plans for the weekend are in progress. Right now, we are just trying to get the word out to all of our sisters. We want to do as much communication as possible by technology. If you DID NOT receive a “Save the Date” notice by e-mail, then we are missing your e-mail address. Please send your current e-mail address to: arkareunion@gmail.com

A postcard notice about the reunion has recently been sent. If you did not receive one, please send us your current mailing address, along with your e-mail address, to: arkareunion@gmail.com. We do need your help in gathering e-mail and mailing addresses of lost sisters and will be publishing those names soon.

We are also asking that you choose a class reunion chairperson.  The weekend activities will be similar to those of the past (more information to come), and we thought that each initiation class could be responsible for the organization of one activity.

We are very excited about this...the gathering for the Centennial Gate dedication was fun, but nothing compares to staying in the house, stepping back in time, sharing past memories, and making new ones with "old" friends. 

"Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future"

Plan to be there on June 8-10, 2012. Bookmark this blog and join us on the Facebook group – Ark Alpha Pi Beta Phi Classes 64-69 - for updates on the weekend's activities.

Ring-Ching,

Kim Robertson Bennett '66

Dixie Terrell Kline '66

Photo above is of the May 1985 reunion in the house. Of course, we all still feel this young and look this cute! We missed the class of 1969 at this reunion, but you joined us in 2006 and hopefully you will all join us for the 2012 reunion.