On February 13, 2016, members of Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega met at Pelican Bay Country Club for their annual fashion show/fundraiser. On this day, members are encouraged to bring their friends to play cards and other games, as well as to share the luncheon and enjoy the fashion show afterwards. Many guests accompanied their Alpha Chi friends for the games, and even more arrived in time for lunch.
This year, Fashion Consultant Janet A. Carr brought with her a huge collection of clothes and jewelry from her traveling boutique, “Accessories and More.” Members were able to look through the items, try them on and buy them as well, with 10% of sales going to our chapter. There were a number of great items that were donated for the raffle. The orchids in particular were a favorite raffle item. Our fundraising goes to support our philanthropies, which are the shelters for abused women in Collier, Charlotte and Lee Counties, the collegians at the new Alpha Chi Chapter at Florida Gulf Coast University, and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, whose mission is to educate and empower women.
After lunch, Janet Carr and “Accessories and More” from Sarasota, Florida, presented a fashion show, with our own members modeling the fashions. After the fashion show, the February Birthday Girls, Judith, Valary, Sue, Jane, Ann, and Sasha, received their red carnations. Last but not least, raffle prizes were awarded to the lucky winners.
The entryway to Pelican Bay
Nancy M and Nancy K at the entrance to the club
Mary and guest Fran at the raffle ticket table
Both Phyllis Ls
Jean and Darlene, hostess for today’s luncheon
Pat with her raffle tickets
Sandi and Ann at the raffle table
Racks of brand name clothing from “Accessories and More”
The owner of this enterprise, Janet Carr, started her business 23 years ago and originally sold mainly accessories. Since then, she has added a lot more women’s fashions and puts on shows several times a week during the busy season here in Florida.
Brenda shopping for accessories
Linda and Shirley in front of a jewelry display
Kerry at the necklace display
Lillian, Valary, Donna & Kathy playing cards
Sandy and guests playing cards
Carol with guest Kathleen
Bobbi, Teddy and Betsy
Rosemary and Becky
Brenda and Margi
Lillian, Valary, Donna & Kathy playing cards
Sandy and guests playing cards
Carol with guest Kathleen
Bobbi, Teddy and Betsy
Rosemary and Becky
Brenda and Margi
Janet Carr, owner of "Accessories and More"
Rosemary and Amy
Sasha with dessert
Lemon tart dessert
Everyone awaiting the fashion show
Margi in a flowing white ensemble
Margi in a pants and top outfit
Mary in a palazzo pants outfit
Nancy in a light coral outfit
Nancy in a sheer, organza-type top
Ronda in palazzo pants & top
Ronda in slim pants & top
Ronda in a yellow lattice-like top
Darlene in dressy black and white
Darlene in a black and white ensemble
Jane in powder blue and white
Jane in black with white polka dots
Linda in a blue ensemble
Linda in fall colors
Marcia in bright red
Marcia in black and white stripes
All of our models
Sue with the lucky orchid raffle winner
