Convention 2016: Atlanta, Georgia
For the first time in Gamma Phi Beta history, Convention was hosted in Georgia. Conventioneers gathered in Atlanta for the 77th Convention and celebrated our theme of Making Our Mark. From the passage of 55 Bylaws amendments to the celebration of Moonball and a record 981 attendees, Convention 2016 certainly made a mark on our Sorority’s history.
The 55 Bylaws amendments will help Gamma Phi Beta lead as a 21st century women’s organization. These amendments will provide clarity to Gamma Phi Beta’s governing documents and will transform our governing board so that it is able to support and sustain a 21st century women’s organization.
In addition to these historic changes, a descendant of one of our Founders participated in the flag processional. The flag representing our closed chapters was carried by special guest Jennifer Wiley Cibor (Indiana), descendent of Frances E. Haven.
At the end of the week, Confirmed Conventioneers went off-site for the first time in many years. Attendees and their pink hats visited the World of Coca-Cola and enjoyed sampling more than 100 different flavors of soft drinks, including some that are not available in the United States! The trip helped make this Convention a unique experience for sisters celebrating their first or 23rd Convention!
Convention 2016 logo.
Sisters pose in front of the chalkboard wall where attendees were encouraged to make their mark.