CONVENTION
Insider’s Guide to Indy BY JOAN BROWNING KETTERMAN (GAMMA XI, WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY), CONVENTION LOCAL VOLUNTEER CHAIR
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elcome to Indianapolis, home of Alpha Chi Omega headquarters, for the 2024 National Convention. There is no better sisterhood experience than spending a weekend with your sisters from across the country. We know you’ll be busy and have lots to do throughout the weekend, but there’s also a great city you can explore while you’re here! I hope to share some suggestions on what to do.
ABOUT ME My name is Joan Browning Ketterman, and I will serve as the convention local volunteer chair. I am a graduate of Western Michigan University, our Gamma Xi chapter. Since that long ago time at our chapter house in Kalamazoo, LOCAL VOLUNTEER CHAIR I have been a volunteer JOAN BROWNING with our collegiate chapters KETTERMAN AND and local alumnae groups. I HER HUSBAND, KELLY enjoy golf and have taken up pickleball upon retirement. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy time with my eight grandchildren who live close to home! My time is also spent volunteering for the myriad sporting events hosted by Indianapolis, such as the Super Bowl, golf events and the upcoming U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
TAKE A STROLL ALONG THE CANAL WALK OR EVEN RENT A PEDAL BOAT! PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT INDY
Champions tour, the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Garden, or the Eiteljorg Museum filled with amazing Native and western art. Interested in a walk or run? The White River State Park or the Indianapolis Cultural Trail offer a variety of distances with some interesting sights. You can also book a gondola or pedal boat ride on the canal.
THINGS TO DO While visiting our beautiful downtown, there is so much to tempt you, such as the many attractions within walking distance of the hotel. It is hard to choose from the NCAA Hall of 144 AAL LPPHHAA CCHHI I OOMME EGGAA
WHITE RIVER STATE PARK (ABOVE), THE COUNTRY’S ONLY CULTURAL URBAN STATE PARK, IS STEPS FROM THE HOTEL, AND THE CIRCLE (RIGHT) IS MINUTES AWAY. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VISIT INDY
