Cornell Tri Delta
Lead Bravely, Act Boldly and Develop Our Best Selves Conference,
Circle Degree / Pansy Brunch
Weekend
May 1-3, 2026
Alpha Beta Alumnae,
You are invited to join us in Ithaca for the weekend of May 1-3, 2026 to attend our first-ever, one-day alumnae Lead Bravely, Act Boldly and Develop Our Best Selves conference, as well as our annual Circle Degree Ceremony and Pansy Brunch to welcome our graduating seniors into alumnae status.
We have various goals for bringing us all together:
- To further strengthen our bonds, especially among Alpha Beta House Corporation members and the alumnae collegiate advisor team
- Help our AB Deltas (actives and alums) thrive in their roles as women leaders in whatever capacity they are involved
- Become more engaged with our chapter
- Help our AB undergrads see the value of lifelong membership and multi-generational connections
ITINERARY
Friday, 5/1: Welcome Dinner
7-9pm at Ithaca Beer Co., 122 Ithaca Beer Dr, Ithaca, NY
Buffet Menu:
Apps: Cheese and Fruit Platter & Vegetable Crudite and Hummus
Mains: Chicken French & Vegetarian/vegan option
Sides: Apple Cider Slaw, Asparagus
Beverages: 2 tickets per person for free drinks at the bar, then switches to cash bar: beer, wine, ginger beer mules, sparkling water, lemonade.
Saturday, 5/2: Lead Bravely, Act Boldly and Develop Our Best Selves Conference
8:45am-4pm at the house, 118 Triphammer Rd, Ithaca
Includes light breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks.
Schedule:
- Getting to Know You (9-9:45am)
- Current Chapter Culture (9:45-10am)
- Break (10-10:10am)
- Having Facilitative Conversations (10:10 to 11:30am)
Led by Jennifer Kean ’93 (AB Collegiate Operations Advisor) and Cristina Shaul ’91 (AB Collegiate Lifetime Experience Advisor)
- LUNCH (11:30 to 12:20), includes table tent activity
Two concurrent sessions (12:30-1:45pm):
Session A: “How DDD Works Organizationally” & ABHC and AB Advisor bonding and role-defining
Executive Office strategic plan with core values
- Explain organizational structure of AB Advisors
- Define ABHC and AB Advisor roles & responsibilities
Led by Carter Haigh (Tri Delta Collegiate Chapter Coordinator, Region 1), Alicia Smith (Tri Delta Collegiate Chapter Specialist) and Aruna Inalsingh (ABHC President)
Audience: AB House Corporation Members, AB Advisors, AB Collegiate Officers
Session B: “Leadership Mapping” : Break (1:45-2pm)
Led by Corinne McKamey ‘92
Audience: AB Alumnae and collegiate non-officers
- Problem Solving Maze Activity (2 - 2:55pm)
Led by Corinne McKamey
Audience: Entire group
- Wrap-Up/De-Brief (3-3:30pm) Audience: All
- Mindfulness Walk in Nature (optional) (4 to 4:45pm)
- Dinner - (6:30pm - 8pm) at the dining hall in Morrison Hall. There are lots of options for all dietary needs, and we’ll all sit together at one long reserved table.
- After-Dinner Outing - (8pm) at Vinifera – new wine bar in Collegetown located at 304 College Avenue.
Sunday, 5/3: Circle Degree Ceremony and Pansy Brunch
Willard Straight Hall: Arrive at 10:45am (parking information to come)
Ceremony and Brunch last from 11am-1:30pm
Audience: AB seniors and alumnae who serve as sponsors during the ceremony
Join Us and Register Below!
Alicia Smith, Collegiate Chapter Specialist, Purdue ’97
PLEASE TAKE THESE NEXT STEPS:
All of the above is free-of-charge, courtesy of Alpha Beta House Corporation and the work of alumnae volunteers. Travel and hotel are your financial responsibility.
- Book a room: A hotel room block has been secured at the Homewood Suites located at 36 Cinema Drive, Ithaca, NY. Please contact them at 607-266-0000 and request a room at the rate of $219 per night (May 1 & 2) under the “Cornell Tri Delta Conference” room block.
- Complete this registration form to let us know if you plan to attend all or some of the events for this weekend:
We really look forward to seeing all of you! Please help us spread the word to your cohort of sisters!
Delta Love,
The Conference/Circle Degree/Pansy Brunch Committee