Your Visitors’ Guide to the Chi Omega Roadshow!

Throughout Convention, the Chi Omega Roadshow will be on display. The Roadshow will have multiple booths to showcase resources and new ideas for recruitment. Because the information provided in the Roadshow is for all areas of recruitment, it is important that both collegians and advisors walk through the Roadshow. National Recruitment Team (NRT) members will be staffing the booths, so take some time before you go to think of any specific questions that you would like to ask while you have experts at hand.

Resources will be on display for the following topics:

• Workshop / Workweek
• Mechanics
  
• Recruitment Styles
• Release Figure Methodology
  
• Videos
• Bid Day
• Alumnae Recruitment
• Recruitment Rounds. (Please note that the “Recruitment Rounds” booth will showcase ideas for each round of Recruitment. This booth will change daily, so return to this booth each day.)
  

Look for the following logos at the Roadshow:

This indicates a “no frills” suggestion. 

All ideas at the Roadshow can be altered to fit Panhellenic rules for your chapter but this logo specifically indicates a low budget, no frills idea.

The represents a “tip” or additional information that can be read. 

These “tips” will provide additional ideas or enhancements that fit your recruitment needs.

This is a QR Code. 

All the resources at the Roadshow can be found online. Each Roadshow table will have a unique QR Code. Take a picture of the Code and it will take you directly to the resources online.

The NRT looks forward to seeing you in Phoenix at the Roadshow!

Stay Connected with Chi Omega Convention!

Here are some ways all of our Sisters can keep up with the fun, leadership, and Sisterhood activities at Convention, whether they are in Phoenix or not!

We WANT our Convention attendees to use technology and social media to reflect about what you are experiencing and learning at Convention. This is a great way to share ideas, lessons and takeaways with your Sisters, friends, and others back home, as well as Chi Omegas everywhere!

Facebook

Chi Omega will be updating its Facebook page daily with Convention pictures, quotes, and videos, and we encourage you to “share” these fun updates on your Facebook page, too!

• Start by “Liking” the official Chi Omega Facebook page
• Tag Chi Omega Fraternity, using @Chi Omega Fraternity in your posts!

Twitter

“Hoot” about Convention with Chi Omega! If you have a smart phone or other device with a Twitter application, engage in the conversation by posting about what you’re learning.

• Follow our official Twitterfeed @ChiOmegaXO
• Use the hashtag #XO2012 to communicate about Convention 

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Chi Omega Owl

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• You could be featured on The Owl! Send Convention pictures, videos, and stories to ChiOmegaOwl@gmail.com!
• Be sure to leave comments and questions on any posts you read - we can't wait to interact with you on The Owl!

Text Message Updates

Chi Omega is offering Convention attendees the chance to stay updated about Convention events by receiving text message updates! Signing up is easy! 

• All you have to do is click this link, type your name and cell phone number, confirm the subscription code sent via text, and you will be all set to receive important updates during the event! 
• Please note that standard rates or fees may apply for data usage or text messaging. Chi Omega is not responsible for those fees and charges.

If you don’t have a “smart” device, don’t worry! All you need to know will be presented in the Convention sessions. The technological opportunities just provide an extra way to get engaged in the program.

“Hoot” with Chi Omega Convention on Twitter!

During Convention, Chi Omega will be using Twitter to share pictures, quotes, and updates about the event. If you are already a Twitter user, you’ll simply look for “tweets” tagged with the hashtag #XO2012 and you can add that hashtag to your own posts or tweets to connect with others! Join in on the conversation and share your experiences at Convention 2012!

You can follow Chi Omega's official Twitter feed at @ChiOmegaXO or Twitter.com/ChiOmegaXO.

TWITTER 101

If you’re new to Twitter, don’t worry! We will teach you all of the basics.

To get started, set up an account by visiting http://twitter.com/signup. Fill in  your full name, then create a username. You can even show your Chi Omega spirit by putting XO or ChiO in your username! Create your password, verify your information, and you will be all set!

WHAT IS A TWEET?
A tweet is a basic Twitter message—limited to 140 characters. In Chi Omega, we like to call tweets "hoots!"

When you set up an account, you will be able to send out tweets as that user. Those who “follow” you will be able to see your tweets, and you will be able to see the tweets of those that you follow (much like how you can see your Facebook friends’ activity on your newsfeed).

When you post a tweet, you can also use the @ symbol to “tag” a specific username, such as @ChiOmegaXO (again, this is similar to “tagging” a person in a Facebook post using the @ symbol). Twitter will automatically notify any user that is mentioned in a tweet.

WHAT IS A HASHTAG?
The hashtag sign (#) is used to create conversations around a certain topic by creating a trend. For example, #XO2012 will be the designated hashtag for all Convention conversations. The hashtag #XO2012 will help us share thoughts about what we are talking about and learning in Phoenix. Check out this example tweet with the #XO2012 hashtag:

In addition to new Twitter messages, users can reply to or retweet other users' messages. In other words, you are encouraged to tweet and retweet (or, hoot and rehoot) with Sisters you meet at Convention!

WHAT IS A REPLY?
A reply is simply a response to a post. To reply to another user’s tweet, simply click the “Reply” arrow and type your message. It will automatically add the @username who wrote the original message so that she is notified when a Twitter user replies to their tweet.

WHAT IS A RETWEET?
A retweet (or RT) is when you repost a message someone else added. The “retweet” usually includes the abbreviation “RT”, followed by the username of the person who posted what you are sharing. You can also add additional text to the retweeted message if you have a comment to add or a user who you would like to mention.

Be sure to connect with Chi Omega by using Twitter to share photos, updates, and information regarding Convention 2012! Join in on the conversation right from your smart phone or computer by using the hashtag #XO2012 and mentioning us at @ChiOmegaXO—you don’t want to miss out!