“It’s SO Cincinnati!”
The Biennial Seminar 2019 was a complete success, as indicated through positive comments and feedback. Embassy Suites Blue Ash in Cincinnati was the host hotel. Dr. Norma Kirby, Alpha Delta State Ohio Educational Foundation Director/Chair opened the Seminar by welcoming attendees to “It’s SO Cincinnati!”on June 18. Janet Davidson, Biennial Seminar Registrar, said a blessing for the entire event. After dinner, Dan Hurley, a broadcast journalist for Local 12 News (WKRC-TV) and a local historian, was the evening’s speaker. His presentation titled “Three Cincinnatis”was perfect to hear before touring Cincinnati the next day. He also spent some time talking about the national Underground Railroad Freedom Center and told us what to see on each floor while there.
On day two, we boarded the luxury buses to the Cincinnati Riverfront where Jennifer Mobley’s lecture series took us “Behind the Scenes”at Carol Ann’s Carousel. Afterwards, we toured the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Many topics for discussion were found there regarding the treatment of people throughout the world--past and present. The only time it rained was when we left the Freedom Center and boarded our buses that were headed to the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. The rain didn’t last long, because once we were all seated at Montgomery Inn, the river views were very pretty. The service at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse was outstanding. We ordered form a specific menu and were in and out in approximately 1.5 hours. The food was quite tasty, and the ribs were “So Cincinnati!”
After lunch, our City Tour began, and tour guides from Accent on Cincinnati joined us. Mickey Hoffman and Carol Kruse were terrific as they took us on a two-hour tour of the city which included a quick trip to Newport, KY and Riverside Drive where views of the Cincinnati skyline could be seen. The rest of the tour’s highlights included viewing Jack Casino, Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum, Playhouse in the Park, the Krohn Conservatory, Mt. Adams, Procter & Gamble Towers, the Taft Museum, Fountain Square, John Ruthven’s mural “Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon,”Music Hall, where FC Cincinnati Soccer will one day have a stadium, and Union Terminal. We stopped at the American Sign Museum and were given a one-hour tour there. Then, it was back to Embassy Suites just in time for dinner and evening music by the acoustic guitar duo, Sunderman & Sorentino. Betsy recognized those who helped with the planning of the seminar bydedicating a special song to each. To the planning committee: “Teach Your Children Well”(which could have been a theme song for the entire organization)
To Diana Haskell: “She Works Hard for (Our) Money”
To Meier Bauer” “Take it Easy!”
To Dr. Norma Kirby: “Hang on Sloopy!”(She may have more time next year to support and watch her favorite football team.) Red roses were presented to each of the above and to all of the Cincinnati Chapter presidents whose chapters so willingly donated items for participants’“goodie bags.”
On June 20 (day three), Shane Meeker, Procter & Gamble Corporate Storyteller & Company Historian, was our featured speaker. Shane designs and leads weekly trainings across all of P&G’s regions, brands, and functions. We were very lucky to have him with us to talk about Procter & Gamble’s history and the global influence of their products. Those who asked questions got to take home a P&G product!
After a Skyline Chili buffet and Graeter’s ice cream for dessert, we heard parting words from Meier Bauer, Ohio State Organization President. Participants (from nearly every area of Ohio) headed for home. We hope that some took the time to visit other Cincinnati point of interest while in the area.
That’s the condensed version of this year’s Biennial Seminar. For more details, see one of the 64 participants from Alpha Psi, Delta Theta, Delta Kappa, Beta Kappa, Delta Chi, Beta Nu, Gamma Phi, Beta Lambda, Gamma Beta, Alpha Phi, Alpha Delta, Gamma Pi, Gamma Xi, Delta Epsilon, Beta Psi, Beta Iota, Gamma Alpha, Lambda, Alpha Tau, Beta Eta, Gamma Eta, Alpha Upsilon, and Beta Alpha Chapters. Most attendees were from Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, Dayton, Batavia, New Richmond, Cincinnati, Washington Court House, Grove City, Columbus, Toledo, Perrysburg, Sidney, Amelia, Milford, Goshen, Youngstown, West Chester, Oak Hill, Millersburg, Alliance, Mansfield, Lima, Ottawa, and Point Pleasant (WVA) areas.
See the photos below of the Biennial Seminar 2019. It truly was a LOT of fun, and even folks from the Cincinnati area said they learned something about Cincinnati that they didn’t low before attending. A fun and educational experience for all--exactly what we had hoped to create!
Betsy Foreman, Biennial Seminar Coordinator
Janet Davidson, Biennial Seminar Registrar
Linda Salzer, Committee Member
Melody Newman, Committee Member
Pam Wilson, Committee Member
Meier Bauer, Committee Advisor
Diana Haskell, Committee Advisor
On day two, we boarded the luxury buses to the Cincinnati Riverfront where Jennifer Mobley’s lecture series took us “Behind the Scenes”at Carol Ann’s Carousel. Afterwards, we toured the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Many topics for discussion were found there regarding the treatment of people throughout the world--past and present. The only time it rained was when we left the Freedom Center and boarded our buses that were headed to the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. The rain didn’t last long, because once we were all seated at Montgomery Inn, the river views were very pretty. The service at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse was outstanding. We ordered form a specific menu and were in and out in approximately 1.5 hours. The food was quite tasty, and the ribs were “So Cincinnati!”
After lunch, our City Tour began, and tour guides from Accent on Cincinnati joined us. Mickey Hoffman and Carol Kruse were terrific as they took us on a two-hour tour of the city which included a quick trip to Newport, KY and Riverside Drive where views of the Cincinnati skyline could be seen. The rest of the tour’s highlights included viewing Jack Casino, Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum, Playhouse in the Park, the Krohn Conservatory, Mt. Adams, Procter & Gamble Towers, the Taft Museum, Fountain Square, John Ruthven’s mural “Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon,”Music Hall, where FC Cincinnati Soccer will one day have a stadium, and Union Terminal. We stopped at the American Sign Museum and were given a one-hour tour there. Then, it was back to Embassy Suites just in time for dinner and evening music by the acoustic guitar duo, Sunderman & Sorentino. Betsy recognized those who helped with the planning of the seminar bydedicating a special song to each. To the planning committee: “Teach Your Children Well”(which could have been a theme song for the entire organization)
To Diana Haskell: “She Works Hard for (Our) Money”
To Meier Bauer” “Take it Easy!”
To Dr. Norma Kirby: “Hang on Sloopy!”(She may have more time next year to support and watch her favorite football team.) Red roses were presented to each of the above and to all of the Cincinnati Chapter presidents whose chapters so willingly donated items for participants’“goodie bags.”
On June 20 (day three), Shane Meeker, Procter & Gamble Corporate Storyteller & Company Historian, was our featured speaker. Shane designs and leads weekly trainings across all of P&G’s regions, brands, and functions. We were very lucky to have him with us to talk about Procter & Gamble’s history and the global influence of their products. Those who asked questions got to take home a P&G product!
After a Skyline Chili buffet and Graeter’s ice cream for dessert, we heard parting words from Meier Bauer, Ohio State Organization President. Participants (from nearly every area of Ohio) headed for home. We hope that some took the time to visit other Cincinnati point of interest while in the area.
That’s the condensed version of this year’s Biennial Seminar. For more details, see one of the 64 participants from Alpha Psi, Delta Theta, Delta Kappa, Beta Kappa, Delta Chi, Beta Nu, Gamma Phi, Beta Lambda, Gamma Beta, Alpha Phi, Alpha Delta, Gamma Pi, Gamma Xi, Delta Epsilon, Beta Psi, Beta Iota, Gamma Alpha, Lambda, Alpha Tau, Beta Eta, Gamma Eta, Alpha Upsilon, and Beta Alpha Chapters. Most attendees were from Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, Dayton, Batavia, New Richmond, Cincinnati, Washington Court House, Grove City, Columbus, Toledo, Perrysburg, Sidney, Amelia, Milford, Goshen, Youngstown, West Chester, Oak Hill, Millersburg, Alliance, Mansfield, Lima, Ottawa, and Point Pleasant (WVA) areas.
See the photos below of the Biennial Seminar 2019. It truly was a LOT of fun, and even folks from the Cincinnati area said they learned something about Cincinnati that they didn’t low before attending. A fun and educational experience for all--exactly what we had hoped to create!
Betsy Foreman, Biennial Seminar Coordinator
Janet Davidson, Biennial Seminar Registrar
Linda Salzer, Committee Member
Melody Newman, Committee Member
Pam Wilson, Committee Member
Meier Bauer, Committee Advisor
Diana Haskell, Committee Advisor