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Food and drink
Below is a list of some places to get some food and drink. From the super easy (delivery!) to a little more of a trip (emphasis on little!) here are a few places for food and drink to relax in the evening :) Delivery
Walking Distance
Rosemont (Train - Blue line stop, minimal walking)
Further Out (Train & Walking more)
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Conference Networking
Conference is all about meeting up with different sisters from around the country, learning new skills and even getting to explore a new city! But it is also about networking! With so many sister representing almost every possible major out there (I don't think we've seen underwater basket weaving yet!) what better way to get your foot in the door, bend someone's ear on an idea you may have or even maybe find out about a job opening than through your very own sisters! The best way to get your name out there is is with two things; a good pitch & a great business card. "The Elevator Pitch" What's the elevator pitch? According to Forbes it is "the 30-second speech that summarizes who you are, what you do and why you’d be a perfect candidate." Woah that's a lot of info to fit into 30 seconds! But here is what you should do to prepare: 1) clarify your job target - what are you looking for? 2) put it on paper - write out what you want to say. 3) format it - now remove unnecessary info. 4) tailor the pitch to them not you - is this for a possible mentor? Possible boss? Those two would require different info 5) eliminate industry jargon - 6) read your pitch out loud - make sure it sounds good! 7) practice, practice, practice! - give your pitch to your mom, your sisters, your mentor, your coworker, the lady in line...you get the point. Like your teachers or coaches always said practice makes perfect 8) prepare a few variations 9) nail it with confidence! - always be confident! Don't feel it yet? Fake it till you make! Check out Forbes for more details on each step So you got the pitch down but what about a lasting impression? This is where an amazing business card comes into play. Business cards are an inexpensive and effective way to provide a potential contact with all your information and to get theirs to do a follow up. Your business card design depends on your major. Business major? Make sure your card is simple, professional & clean. Majoring in the arts? Use your business card to show off your talent with color & design while still focusing on making the text legible, clean & professional. (See a theme here?) So what should your card include? Name: an obvious one but make sure it stands out from the rest of the info and is in a legible font/color Address: this is important if you are searching locally for a job. If you move often (such as student housing) this can be more general such as a city & state. Degree: share this major accomplishment! Many degrees connect with not so obvious careers. Major: haven't graduated yet? Put this instead with your expected graduation date Graduation date: recent graduates should also place this to show you're ready to move on to the next step. Professional objective: This is where you're business card turns into a mini resume. Short & sweet, take your resumes objective & place it on here to get your goals across to potential connections. So you know what you want to put on it but conference is only two weeks away & you need them! There are many quick & low cost places to order business cards in time for conference. Office supply stores such as Staples, Office Depot, Office Max Online places such as Vista Print, Got Print, UPrinting, etc. All these places offer inexpensive quick options to provide your information in a simple and professional way to push your career forward! |
Meet Our Guest Speaker!
Caitlin Boyle is the author, blogger, and motivational speaker behind OperationBeautiful.com, a self-esteem movement for girls and women. The mission of Operation Beautiful is to post positive messages in public places for strangers to find. Since the site began, hundreds of thousands of notes have been posted. Caitlin is also the author of three books, including two books about Operation Beautiful and an anti-diet guide for healthy living. ![]() Her work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network, the Today Show, and in numerous print outlets, including USA Today and Glamour magazine. Caitlin is a runner and triathlete who juggles her many hobbies while running her small business and being a mother. Check out her websites OperationBeautiful and HealthyTippingPoint and keep an eye out for other ways to participate in Operation Beautiful! Kappa Delta Chi is excited to have her join our quest this year at conference in Perpetuating Powerful Women. |
Last Minute Shopping Ideas
Hi! My name is Alicia Bustillos and I’m from the Iota Chapter at New Mexico State University. I currently work at Base 5 Retail Partners in Albuquerque, NM and am the Director of Marketing for Kappa Delta Chi conference 2015. Got a blog idea that you would love to see? Email me at conference.marketing @kappadeltachi.org. Making a list, checking it twice… Anyone else still on the making a list part of that? Yeah me too :/ I’m still getting over that thanksgiving food coma! But one of the great parts of Christmas is seeing the happiness in your loved ones face when you give them a great, unique gift! But sometimes it’s tough to come up with a good, meaningful gift. Well with conference being in Chicago this year why not get a few things to get excited for conference. Below are a few ideas that can work for anyone. Anyone that likes to eat :) Garrett Popcorn This popcorn is literally world famous. Since 1949 they’ve been using only the highest quality ingredients from local producers as they handcraft their gourmet Popcorn in old-fashioned copper kettles. They hot air pop their signature blend of kernels, which is then mix into the secret family recipes. Every batch is handmade throughout the day and the result is an irresistible snacking sensation, which has generated lines of historic proportions outside of our retail Shops for decades. http://www.garrettpopcorn.com. Your lil sis (…and your big…and your class sis… and chapter president…lol)
This is the easiest way to a KDChi’s heart! There are many stores and price ranges where you can find penguin anything! Now is the time to take advantage and stock up for future littles too. If you want something a little more personalized check out our KDChi vendors. The Jewelria has some beautiful necklaces & bracelets to suit anyone’s taste. Of course you can never have too many letter shirts. And if you need a quick turn around, order from Collegiate Greek to make sure you get it in time for Christmas! These are only two of many official KDChi vendors. Check out the Kappa Delta Chi website for other places to load up on KDChi gear. And this will make it easier to plan ahead for conference in July too! For any and everyone while supporting a sister! There are so many sisters hustling out there selling some awesome products. Origami Owl, Mary Kay, Avon, Younique, there are so many options out there to shop for while supports sisters small businesses. Not sure if a sisters sells? Just go to the sisters only page on Facebook and ask. Any sister is willing to help you pick the perfect gift. For yourself!
The ultimate gift that keeps on giving – Conference! Conference is the way to your very own heart. Sometimes a sis needs to spoil herself! Just go to conference.kappadeltachi.org, choose a payment plan, grab a warm cup of hot chocolate and dream up plans for warmer days in Chicago this summer. |
Travel like a Pro this Holiday Season (and for conference!)
Top Places To Visit In Chicago
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Welcome!
Perpetuating: To preserve from extinction or oblivion. Powerful: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. Women: the female human being Perpetuating Powerful Women July 9th – 12th Three words that hopefully become a part of every sister's daily life. That is what we hope to accomplish at Kappa Delta Chi's National Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL this year. This weekend will be all about leadership, strength, beauty and of course sisterhood! So get excited because we will have all the info needed to get ready for a weekend you will never forget. Come back regularly for updates on travel, eats, strolling and all the things needed to be prepared for the experience of a lifetime in the windy city! Got a question that you think would make a great blog topic? Email us at conference.marketing@kappadeltachi.org |