President's Message May 2013
Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be Honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job" to someone each day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental - search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself - plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment. -- Bonnie Mohr
This has been my mantra for quite some time now, but this is more relevant as the final preparation for Convention 2013 is closing in for my chapter and me.
I feel like I am running a marathon and getting nowhere some days. Do you ever feel like that?! I am sure that you do...but, this simple reminder helps me to remember to breathe and enjoy the moment, to thank those who are working so hard for me, for you and for our organization.
Remember this mantra when you are feeling overwhelmed in your responsibilities as a woman of today -- a working woman, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a chapter member, an officer for your chapter, or whatever you are trying to accomplish...slow down, breathe and enjoy the journey!
Pax Vobiscum!
The Cheese Ball Ladies
The sisters of Psi Iota Xi have become affectionately known as the Cheese Ball Ladies. That's not a bad title when you understand exactly what it's about. We hope you'll take the time to watch our little video [1:44 mins].
It's not too late to ensure you're a part of all the big decisions, have lots of fun and get to spend valuable time networking and getting to know your sister Psi Otes. Register today!
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Convention T-Shirts
Come prepared to climb aboard the Psi Ote Express with one of our soft, comfy turquoise T-shirts featuring this year's convention theme.
The shirts are women's cut and 100% ring spun cotton. Yes, all cotton shrinks but ring spun doesn't as much as 100% cotton. If you don't want it to shrink then when you get it out of the washer, DON'T put it in the dryer and let it air dry. IMPORTANT: This only makes it shrink less, it still will shrink some so consider ordering a size larger.
The order forms can be sent in with the registration packet.
Update - Our Newest Long-Term Project
I wanted to contact you all in regards to the Psi Iota Xi Long Term Project (LTP), my Northwest Ohio Intensive Stuttering Clinics. With the direct support of Psi Iota Xi, I am able to offer the Intensive Stuttering Clinic for Adolescents and Adults again this summer. The clinic will run from July 15th-July 26th 2013. The therapy will cost $325, a greatly reduced cost. Also, a room is being made available for each participant traveling from outside the Toledo area. These rooms, and partial salaries for my staff, are being made available because of the $10,000 gift provided by Psi Iota Xi last summer. Thank you again for your ongoing support. I could not be more appreciated of this partnership with Psi Iota Xi.
Because of the momentum generated by being awarded the LTP last year, I have been able to develop a new clinic this summer, the Intensive Stuttering Clinic for Children and their Families. This clinic is scheduled for June 24th-July 3rd. This clinic is supported by the University of Toledo, though other funding sources are being identified. The LTP has been very motivational for the University, and there has been growing support for my work due to this success.
Being awarded the LTP has generated both support and momentum for me to develop a new research, clinical, and service center at the University of Toledo. This center, named the Center for Innovative Therapy for Individuals with Communication Disorders. This center will provide the structure needed to continue to expand services for stuttering, but also individuals with other disorders. Currently, there is a well-supported program at my university, offered by a colleague of mine, for individuals with hearing disorders. We are hoping to merge our efforts to make the Center for Innovative Therapy for Individuals with Communication Disorders a viable center for research, treatment, and service.
As with last year, I would love to include individuals from your communities in the clinics. We are quickly filling up for this summer, with the maximum of 8 participants for each clinic, but I would be eager to include adults, adolescents, or children from your communities. Please contact me and view the website link below if you have any questions. Thank you again for all your support.
Rod
Rodney Gabel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BRS-FD
Do You Have a Passion for Riley Hospital?
I hope you are doing well! I am writing to you to ask for help.
In an effort to better care our Riley families and supporters, the foundation has started a program to identify individuals in all 92 counties to serve as Riley Ambassadors for the counties in which they live. As a County Leader an individual would receive information about the latest developments at the hospital, news about Riley services impacting your specific community, and supportive publications which you can share. We would also contact them to represent Riley when an opportunity arises in their community.
We are still in need of representatives for the following counties:
LaPorte, Starke, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Whitley, Fulton, Newton, Wells, Carroll, Warren, Clinton, Blackford, Jay, Montgomery, Putnam, Clay, Union, Franklin, Decatur, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland, Washington, Sullivan, Crawford
Do you know someone that lives in one of the counties listed above, with a passion for Riley that you would recommend? If so, I'd love to get in touch with them and discuss the program further.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration!
Warm Wishes,
Chelsea Backus
Convention 2013 - Packet Download
Kim Crawley, National President and sisters of Sigma chapter, Greensburg, IN., invite all Psi Iota Xi members to attend the 2013 National Convention scheduled for June 28, 29, 30, 2013 at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel at Union Station, downtown Indianapolis, IN.
This year’s theme is “All Aboard the Psi Ote Express.” Friday, June 28, we will kick off the weekend with a “Wild, Wild, West” Welcome Party that will feature a live band, casino-style “gambling” and new for this year -- Bring your “Cy Otes,” -- your husband or other date.
Mark your calendars. Registration information is under Convention 2013 in the Interact Section (see Interact tab at the top of the page). You won't want to miss this one! Let us know if you have any questions.
As a convenience to our members, potential members and those organizations we support, we have provided a complete archive of each of our monthly electronic newsletters beginning March 2012. Please feel free to share this archive with all sister Psi Otes and anyone who may be interested in joining.
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Pax Vobiscum, Sister Psi Otes!
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