Convention 2009

The Organization of Triangles hosts a biennial convention for all our members and advisors each odd-numbered year. The 25th Biennial Convention in 2009 will be held at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa in Kerhonkson, NY  - October 9 thru 12th. E-mail questions to the webmaster

The Theme for the 2009 Convention is "TRIANGLE THROUGH THE YEARS"

As in Past Conventions we are continuing the Ad Book Program

Click here to bring up the Ad Book and Sponsorship Forms

The Triangle Girls with the most NEW ADS will receive an award

1st Place $ 75.00

2nd Place $ 50.00

3rd Place $25.00

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Businesses, etc.

Convention Contest Information has been sent to the Junior Deputies, Senior Advisors,

Junior Advisors - both Outgoing and Incoming

This year’s theme, chosen by the Junior Advisors, is Triangle through the Years. They
have chosen this theme because this year is the 25th Biennial State Convention. Celebrating and
understanding our past is the key to our success in the future. To celebrate and honor our past, `
each Triangle is being given a portion of a decade since the establishment of the Organization of
Triangles, Inc. We are asking that each Triangle compete in the contests using the years
assigned. Each and every Triangle girl will be recognized for her participation at Convention.
We look forward to celebrating the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000s with the
members and supervisors around the state.

Each Triangle Group has been assigned a portion of a decade for the convention as follows:

Triangle Assignments:

• Amethyst — 1940 - 1945
• Bal-On-Sen — 1970 - 1975
• Cassiopeia — 1975 - 1980
• Endicott — 1950 - 1955
• Fidelity — 1935 - 1940
• Fides — 1985 - 1990
• Lockport — 1960 - 1965
• Meridian — 1980 - 1985
• Onistagrawa — 1955 - 1960
• Truth — 1965 - 1970
• Sunrise — 1945 - 1950
• Senior Council — 1930 - 1935
• 07-09 Junior Advisors — 1990 - 2000
• 09-11 Junior Advisors — 2000 - Forward

The Contests for the Convention Awards, etc are as follows:

Swap Contest
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Tryon
Junior Advisor: Morgan Tryon

Create a signature piece for your assigned years. The swap must be no bigger than 4" X 6"
A and no smaller than 2" X 2". Your Triangle name must be somewhere on the swap. Each
Triangle will be assigned a meal to pass out the swaps.

Please be advised that your Triangle will need to create between 150 — 200 swaps to be distributed during the following meal times.
Saturday Breakfast: Amethyst, BaI-On-Sen
Saturday Dinner: Cassiopeia, Endicott
Sunday Breakfast: Fidelity, Fides
Sunday Lunch: Lockport, Onistagrawa
Monday Breakfast: Meridian, Sunrise

Essay Contest
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Debbie O’Toole
Junior Advisor: Katie Heller
• Age groups: 10 -13; 14 -17; 18 - 21
• TOPIC - "Where do you see Triangle in the year 2059 at our 50th Biennial Convention". Must be between 250 and 400 words. On the BACK of each page of your essay include your name, age and name of Triangle.

Poster Contest
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Ellen Tryon
Junior Advisor: Katie Vaughn
• Age groups: 10 -13; 14 -17; 18 — 21 ·
• Create a poster for your Triangle around the years you have been assigned. Should _
include your Triangle name and you Triangle’s assigned years. Size — no smaller than 8-
1/2" X l1" and no bigger than 28" x 22-1/2". Computer clip art may be used but must
have your own original design.

Ritual Contest
Senior Advisor: Dr. Kris Melchert
Junior Advisor: Christine Whipkey, Michelle Turk

From the Tribute to Parents Degree (pages 10 — 14 in the Public Degree Book);
o 10 — 13; Marshall & Assistant Marshall Part
o 14 — 15 Chaplain and Guardian Part
o 16 — 17 Jr. Lady and Sr. Lady Part
o 18 — 21; Queen’s Part
• Participants must memorize the designated part in its entirety. Participants must be
dressed appropriately including: floor length white dress, white gloves, white shoes, and
sash.

Costume / T-Shirt Contest
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Burke
Junior Advisor: Ashley Burke

• Create a t-shirt representing your assigned year. Computer clip art may be used but must .
have your own original design. Your Triangle to decide how to dress. A T-Shirt should
be turned in to be judged. It will be judged on Most Creative/Original relevant to your
assigned years.

Talent Show
Senior Advisor: Mr. Frank Tuttle
Junior Advisors: Kellie Walker and Megan Cummings .

One Supervisor Skit per Triangle is allowed — however the skit will not be judged.
• Categories:
o Solo/Duet/Trio — lst 2nd 3rd Place Prizes
o Comedy — 1st 2nd 3nd Place Prizes
o Group 4-8; 9-16 and 17 and over, lst 2nd 3rd Place Prizes Each Group
• All acts have a 5minute time limit. There are a maximum of 3 acts per Triangle.
You must sign up for the Talent Show upon arrival.

Triangle Grams
Senior Advisor: Ms. Wendy Burrows
Junior Advisor: Michelle Whipkey

Ice Cream Social
Senior Advisor: Ms. Wendy Burrows
Junior Advisor: Marissa Tang

• The theme for the Ice Cream Social is a Pajama Party Theme. There will be lots of fun including a Cookie Eating Contest.

Pizza Party
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Janet Glassman
Junior Advisor: Theresa Waterhouse

Bring Past Items from prior conventions (e.g. T-Shirts, Swaps, etc).

Worship Service
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Cristi Hildreth
Junior Advisors: Stephanie Tuttle, Lynnea Gardinear

Triangle Auction
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Cristi Hildreth, Mrs. Janet Glassman
Junior Advisor: Becky Kircher, Brianna Kriese

Everyone who wants to is asked to bring than item for the Auction
Minimum Value of Item $3.00
* Please — No Food Staples (EG. Can Goods, Pasta Products)

Sunday Morning there will be a Worship and Memorial Service.
There will be a Pizza Party Friday Evening, October 9th and an Ice Cream Social on Saturday
Evening, October 10th — Times and location will be announced
Coketail Party — prior to Banquet on Sunday, October 11th Details depend on the Resorts
Accommodations.

Please, please, please remember the foundations of our organization. Being at convention is about
reuniting with old friends, creating new friends, and celebrating over 80 years of Triangle. We
understand that technology plays a huge role in our society; however, we feel that convention would
be a more positive experience for all, if all electronics remain in the rooms at all times. We are
asking that Junior Deputies and supervisors to support our endeavor and to focus on our friendship
and togetherness rather than distractions caused by technology. Also, Junior Deputies please
distribute your emergency contact information and hotel information to all parents and guardians of
young ladies who are attending convention just in case emergencies do arise. We are working hard
to make this year’s convention a success and can only do so by having your support and cooperation.
Thank You.
Junior Advisory Council