Alpha Gamma Delta's Biennial Convention was held in Tarpon Springs Florida at the beautiful Innisbrook-Hilton Resort from June 28th to July 2nd, 1997. Fun was had by all, particularly by Dana French, Zeta Chi delegate and Nicole Piscione, Zeta Chi's alumnae delegate. Chantal Coulen, an alumna from Zeta Chi, and Florida resident, also attended.

A TOUCHING MOMENT Alpha Chapter delegate presented a framed reprint from the Syracuse Daily Orange. This news release announced the founding of a brand new women's fraternity and listed the eleven names of the women who started it, a new scholarly organization for women called Alpha Gamma Delta. The news release, dated 1904, will be housed at International Headquaters.

AWARDS!!!! Zeta Chi won several Awards and Honor Rolls, but most importantly, won two special awards for which the chapter was presented with silverware! The Rush Award goes to the chapter that demonstrates a successful Rush program and New Member program. Zeta Chi is honoured to receive this award. Rush is always a favourite time of year for the ladies at 290 Huron and it is wonderful to have a silver platter over the mantle to show our visitors.

An even greater honour was to receive the coveted International Council Recognition Award. Our delegate, 1997-98 President Dana French, graciously accepted the awards on behalf of the Chapter and was photographed with Ruth Breitenstein Henritze, former International Council president.

CANADA DAY! As at Convention 1995, Canada Day fell on a day when Alpha Gams were gathered for business. Delegates from Canadian Alpha Gam chapters, as well as those Canadian sisters attending American colleges, led the business session on July 1 with the singing of the Canadian National Anthem. This final day of Convention ended with the memorable Feast of Roses Banquet.(l to r: Dana, Nicole, Carmen Coursey - GS President '97.)

The Zeta Chis attending Convention celebrated Feast of Roses with the Delegates from Gamma Sigma Chapter at Troy State University. Fun was had by all! A beautiful Living Circle was held after dinner, led by Dee Dee! (l to r: Chantal, Christie Sheffield - GS President '98 and Carrie Ellis, also Theta Sigma.)