AST Convention #ASTATL

This past weekend AST's 40th National Convention took place in Atlanta! The attendees from the Psi Chapter really enjoyed their time meeting sisters from around the country and learning more about our sisterhood. 

I cannot even begin to describe the amazing experience I had at convention. The people I met, connections I made and the things I learned about myself and AST will forever stay with me. Throughout convention, we repeatedly talked about defining moments. This convention was a defining moment for me. I am now more excited than ever to reunite with my sisters, continue to uphold our values and to better myself and the Psi chapter each and every day.

If I had to choose my favorite thing about convention it would definitely be the connections I made. Meeting alumnae and members of other AST chapters was inspiring and eye-opening. Seeing the women on National Council and Headquarter staff make a career out of their sorority experience proves that the sisterhood of Alpha Sigma Tau is for life, and not just four years. 

Ever since I was initiated into the Psi chapter I have been following Chris Covington on social media and was determined to meet her. Intimidated at first, my sisters and I finally met her and realized how amazingly inspiring, positive and easy to talk to she was. Jamie Jones Miller is an amazing Psi alumna who inspired all of us by proving that you can do anything you want to. Jamie’s busy life basically proves that when you love something and are passionate anything is possible. Ashley Smith works at headquarters and shared many memories of her years at Psi. Ashley was the past Recruitment Chair and is now an amazing Recruitment Specialist who shared her tips and tricks to many ASTs. Charlotte Floyd is a Psi alumna who is 89 and still connected with AST! 

She told us that she continues to host her sisters at her house to celebrate Founder’s Day each year. Reconnecting with Carol Mooney, an NPC Delegate, reinforced my amazement of her knowledge of the sorority and Greek life in general. As the Director of Alumnae Engagement, alumnae hold a special place in my heart and I could continue to write about more women how these women inspire and motivate my sisters and I to better ourselves and our chapter, each and every day.

I attended convention with six other sisters (Gillian Davis, Rebecca Mignone, Katy Green, Meredith Carothers, Sarah Richin and Karah Fissel). This was our first convention and we were all unaware of the impact it would have on us. Representing Psi all weekend was an amazing and humbling experience. Meeting chapters with only 30 sisters and sharing experiences with them just showed us that no matter what size your chapter is our issues, accomplishments and love for AST is the same. My sisters and I learned so many amazing things about promoting positive change, the national council, being a leader, tau honor council, social media and more. We are excited for the fall to see our sisters and continue our amazing time at Psi.  

I would like to thank all of our alumnae for continuing to support the Psi chapter and for your service to AST. Congrats to Jamie Jones Miller for attending 9 National Conventions! Congrats to Charlotte Floyd for attending 25 National Conventions! I would also like to congratulate our chapter for winning 1^st place in the people’s choice award for our collegiate chapter scrapbook video and 2^nd place for our 2012-2013 number of community service hours! If you have not attended convention yet I highly recommend it! The next AST convention is June 23-26, 2016 in Jacksonville Florida!