Sisterhood and Theta Beta Traditions celebrate 100 years

All of you Theta Beta Sisters need to have your 2010 calendars marked for our special Centennial Celebration on Friday, October 8-10th of next fall. The weekend will be filled with joyous shrieks of seeing friends again you may not have seen since college days. Already, I am hearing of people discovering college friendships are still solid, the funny sisters still generate laughter and the sisters still have a bond of Tri Delta loyalty that truly lasts a lifetime. Make plans now to rekindle those friendships on this unforgettable weekend.

We encourage you to make your plans now since we have blocks reserved at several local hotels and motels for this not-to-miss occasion. If you want to reserve rooms with classmates, do so now and let me know what and where you are planning to stay. Prices range from the old Holiday Inn on 28th St. , now called Boulder Outlook Inn, Millenium Harvest House, Boulder Marriott, Hotel Boulderado, Chautauqua cottages and the newer very nice St Julien Hotel at 9th and Walnut. Reconnect with your familiar classmates and be sure to let me know you are coming, where you will be staying and how to contact you.

Thursday night might be a chance for energetic ones to get to the Sink in time to write your name on the ceiling, have a Sinkburger for old times sake and get a head start on nurturing those treasured friendships. The collegiates have offered to organize tours of campus during the day on Friday or offer shuttle service up to the UMC for the big banquet gathering on Friday night at 5:30 p.m. That Friday Night Banquet will be at the UMC Ballroom where you once had your freshman orientation and will hopefully feature our National Tri Delta President, Jackie Clark, Colorado University President Welcome, and speakers from each decade representing your era and a reunion serenade from the Delta Divas (formerly the Delta Darlings). Start now to gather your pictures to put on the bulletin board at the DDD House to help us remember.

Saturday morning will be your nostalgic moment to walk through the house at 1025 15th St. for an Open House at the Tri Delta house and truly “Walk down Memory Lane” to see your old room and how many great changes have been made that enhance the charm of our grand old house. Our hearts and loving memories will be reminding us of the good old days. Hopefully, the fall weather will provide a chance to walk across campus on a crisp autumn afternoon.

That Saturday night will provide the chance for the decades to gather with spouses and guests at a pre-designated dining place whether it be Red Lion Inn, Chautauqua Dining Hall or a place in Boulder once we find out where everyone is staying.

Here is the address to mail in a $50.00 deposit to say you are coming. Mail to Sally Kingdom at 1325 Old Tale Rd., and indicate where you plan to stay. Call me at 303-444-2210. You can be getting regular updates and progress information at our blog site: http://tridelta100.blogspot.com . Some do not have email, but for those who do, we need your email address so we can contact you. For others of you who want continuing information by mail, make sure we have your correct address and indicate that you are attending when you mail in your $50.00 deposit and your contact information. I am relying on my dear Tri Delta daughter to help me keep us connected and efficiently accounted. The dinner Friday night at the UMC will be around $35.00, and at least a $20.00 donation to the chapter for the Open House on Saturday morning. Once you see how much the kitchen needs renovation, you may want to plan on a “helpful” donation that weekend.

Here’s to loyal friendships reuniting next October 2010 and make your plans soon so we can inform you of specific plans developing for the weekend. We will have an opportunity to remember those who won’t be able to be with us but with us in the spirit of the pine, pearl and pansy and DDD.

Make Your Reservations NOW!

We have several room blocks at hotels throughout town. You can reserve one NOW and still be able to cancel within the time frame stipulated by each hotel.


Hotel & Lodging for the Tri Delta Centennial Celebration

The Boulder Inn (Best Western)
770 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
www.boulderinn.com

Single Room (1 King bed) $99
Double Room (Two Queen Beds) $109

Includes complimentary continental breakfast
Reservations need to be made at least 30 days prior to arrival in order to guarantee the rate.

Boulder Creek Quality Inn & Suites
2020 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
www.qualityinnboulder.com
800-449-7550

1 Queen Bed $99.00 single/double occupancy
2 Queen Beds $108.00 single/double occupancy
1 King Bed $108.00 single/double occupancy

Boulder University Inn
1632 Broadway
Boulder CO, 80302
www.boulderuniversityinn.com


Single Full $79.00 per night
2 Full Beds $89.00 per night
1 King Bed $89.00 per night
Includes Continental breakfast

Chautauqua
900 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80302
http://www.chautauqua.com
5 efficiency cottages 1-2 people $138/night + 10.25% tax
12 one bedroom cottages 1-2 people $159
12 two bedroom cottages 1-4 people $196


Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
800.433.4344
www.boulderado.com

Bid #5936

Traditional Queen (1 Queen Bed) $169
Deluxe Two Queens (2 Queen Beds) $194
Boulderado King (I King Bed) $209
Classic King (I King Bed w/Special Features) $229
Suite (Living Room with Sofa Sleeper) $274


Boulder Marriot
2660 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
www.marriott.com/denbo

Group rate of $169

St. Julien Hotel & Spa
900 Walnut St
Boulder, CO 80302
www.stjulien.com

DT/Terrace $239
Flatiron View $259
Downtown Balcony $259
Flatiron Balcony $269
King Veranda $279
Executive Suite $349
St. Julien Suite $429

Millennium Harvest House
1345 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder

100 Room Block $119/night

Uniting Sisters Through Chapter Traditions

Plans are now in the works for our chapter's centennial celebration! The dates to put on your calendar are October 8-10, 2010. To accomodate the most alumnae in the most ideal way, it looks as if it is best to have the reunion in the fall when our Indian Summer weather is so delightful. Chapter members will have just completed fall recruitment, and we'll be able to meet the new members.

History of Theta Beta Important to the Event
So far, a planning committee is working on things like researching the history of Theta Beta over 100 years and coming up with colorful stories from each of the decades. On Friday the 8th, there will be a banquet that Tri Deltas and their guests can attend at the University Memorial Center Ballroom that is sure to be a special trip down memory lane for everyone. Be ready to sign the classics: "You Can Tell a Delta Tri About a Mile Away", "Alpha Theta Phi", and "Tri Delta True", among many others. (Don't worry: we'll provide song sheets if you've forgotten the words!)

House Tours and Social Gatherings Scheduled
On Saturday, October 9th, we will be visiting the chapter house in the morning for house tours with the collegians. The young women are so excited to be involved and hosting a warm welcome back to 1025 15th Street. There have been lots of changes to the house you remember, and it looks great! As for Saturday evening, we will suggest restaurants for the different eras of friends who want to gather and talk; choices will include the old Harvest House (now Millenium), Red Lion Inn, Chautauqua, or toher places depending on the numbers in your age group. The sooner you let us know you want to come, the sooner we can plan to accommodate your preferences.


Inform Tri Deltas about Centennial
One of the best ways to get a rousing turnout for a centennial reunion is to call a friend and get them to say "yes" to coming. Enthusiasm is contagious. We're hoping that a year and a half notice will help you to make plans to be here. This reunion will be special and unforgettable because you will see Tri Deltas you remember but may never have the occasion to see again.

Loyally,
Sally Reed Kingdom '63