Convention 1934: Colorado Springs, Colorado
In a gesture of economy, the Grand Council postponed the 1933 Convention. Alpha Phi Chapter (Colorado College), installed in 1932, hosted the 38th Convention held in June 1934, at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Nearly five years into the Great Depression, the Sorority’s financial condition was sound, due largely to the Council’s economic management. Astute investments by Harris Trust Company, plus the fact that the insurance policies held by eight chapters matured in 1934, added $8,000 to the Endowment Fund. The collegiate chapter membership was larger than any year except 1929, in spite of decreased enrollment.
New parameters regarding the initiation of college graduates and qualified alumnae were added to the Bylaws that proved particularly valuable in colonizing new chapters. Delegates also learned that a new camp, the Sorority’s third, was established at Cape Henry, Virginia. Helen Turnbull (Goucher, 1928) of Baltimore, a Province officer, was appointed its manager.
Convention attendees at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, The Crescent.
Convention attendees from Alpha Mu Chapter (Rollins College).