OPA National test

What university was omega phi alpha founded?

Bowling Green

In the beginning omega phi alpha was open to university women who had been members of what two organizations?

-Girl scouts

-Campfire Girls

How long did it take to plan the first National Convention?

13 months

When was the first National Convention held?

June 1967

Where was the first National Convention held?

Bowling Green, Ohio

Which University was named Alpha Chapter?

Bowling Green State University

Which University was named Beta Chapter?

University of Bridgeport, Ct.

Which University was named Gamma Chapter?

Eastern Michigan University

What is the founding date of Omega Phi Alpha?

June 15 1967

Who was the first National President?

Sue Felner Hess

What position was Susan Terzian serving in when her life came to a tragic end?

Second National President

What Chapter did Susan Terzian call home?

Beta Chapter

What award is Omega Phi Alphas highest honor?

Susan Terzian Award

Where is the Susan Terzian Award presented?

National Convention

What level of approval does the National Convention Executive Board need to present this award?

Unanimous decision

Name Three National Policies.

-No Hazing

-No Discriminating or Harrassment

-No Drugs or Alcohol

Violation of the National Policies may result in what consequence?

Disassociation

What are the three cardinal principles of Omega Phi Alpha?

-Service

-Friendship

-Leadership

What are the colors of Omega Phi Alpha?

-Dark Blue

-Light Blue

-Golden Yellow

What is the National flower of Omega Phi Alpha?

Yellow Rose

What does the yellow rose symbolize?

Friendship

What is Omega Phi Alphas National Mascot?

Raggedy Ann

What is our mascot's nickname?

Ophia

What is the Title of Omega Phi Alphas publication?

The Chevron

What is the OPHIA Motto?

Todays friends, Tomorrows leaders, Foerever in Service

Who Wrote the National Motto?

Mary Qualls Graves and Elizabeth Shropshire

What tune is OPHIA's National Song sung to?

Edelweiss

When does National Service Week start?

1st Sunday in November

What day does the National Susan Terzian Recognition Day Fall on?

4th Monday of January

True or False: Colonists receive Big sisters?

True

What is the name of the ceremony performed when a pledge becomes an active sister?

Pledge Activation

What is the name of the ceremony performed when a colony becomes an official chapter of OPHIA?

Chapter Induction

What document is Omega Phi Alpha governed by?

National Organization

Where is the National Headquarters of OPHIA located?

Bowling Green University in Bowling Green Ohio

Where is the National Office of Omega Phi Alpha located?

Connecticut

How many service projects does a chapter have to complete each semester?

6

How many service hours (minimum) does an active sister have to complete each semester?

10 hours

What minimum percentage chapter participation must each of the projects meet National Service requirements?

60%

What minimum percentage pledge class participation must each projects have to meet National Service requirements?

75%

What 4 areas of service do we have?

-University

-Community-at-large

-Sisters of the Sorority

-Nations of the world

What is the National Permanent Project?

Mental Health

What is the current Presidents project?

Mental Health

When is the Presidents National Project Announced?

National Convention

How often is Nat. Convention held?

once a year

How many votes does a chapter in good standing get at Convention?

Two

If a chapter is on "conditional status" how many votes does the chapter get at convention?

One

What percentage of the representation at Convention comes from Alumnae?

25%

How many Districts does OPHIA have?

9

How often does District summit occur?

Once a year

How many regions does OPHIA have?

4

What are OPHIA's three sources of funding?

-Donation

-Activation fees

-Local dues

Works with alumnae to keep them involved with the sorority, conducts searches for lost alumnae, and works with the Directors of Alumnae activities

VP Alumnae Relations

Keeps accurate records of the proceedings of all nationally organized meetings and chairs the national nominating committee; also coordinates constitutional revisions and the awards programs

VP Administration

Presides at all national conventions, calls all special meetings, enforces observance of national convention, and appoints all committees not otherwise provided

National President

Oversees all financial matters of the sorority

VP Finance

Coordinates and plans the expansion of the sorority at undergraduate level

VP Expansions

Oversees and develops the service, leadership, and sisterhood programs of the sorority

VP Programs

Shadows the President for one year before taking office

President Elect

Develops and oversees comprehensive public relations and marketing plans for the sorority

VP Communications

Oversees the business operations of the sorority, coordinates convention and insignia

VP Business Operations

Oversees all chapter-pledging programs, assists pledge educators in in pledge recruitment, pledge procedures, and changes in membership status that require national involvement with the exception of alumnae status

VP Membership

Assists chapter in need and appoints, supervises, and trains the traveling leadership consultants

VP Chapter Support

A chapter that was chartered and active at one time, but has since dissolved or become inactive

Defunct

A chapter made up of student members who carry on the traditions of Omega Phi Alpha at their university and interact with the national organization and other chapters as a group

Active

Formed where there may be large concentrations of alumnae

Alumnae

Is responsible for taking and preparing the local chapter minutes, keeps an accurate record of attendance or meetings and functions and maintains an accurate record of addresses for actives

Secretary

Is responsible for maintaining an accurate record of all actives' participation in service projects. She oversees the service function for the chapter

Service Director

Is responsible for recruiting, training, and activating pledge members

Membership Director

presides at chapter meetings, represents the chapter in sorority related functions, and is aware of all committee and officer business

President

is responsible for the accurate recording and reporting of all chapter financial activity. She ensures that the chapter prepares an annual budget and coordinates fundraising activities. She collects all monies for nationals.

Treasurer

establishes and maintains relationships with alumnae, contacts alumnae with information pertaining to upcoming events, activities, and projects, address alumnae issues that may arise, and keeps chapter records up-to-date and current in regards to alumnae addresses and other pertinent information

Alumnae Liaison

presides at chapter meetings in the absence of the local president, heads the chapter standards board, maintains the local constitution and keep accurate records of members' statuses

Vice President

What is the process by which a collegiate chapter of Omega Phi Alpha is founded and chartered?

Colonization

How many full-time students demonstrating a commitment to the sorority must there be to petition Omega Phi Alpha to be a colony?

25

How are chapters named?

in order of the Greek alphabet and after entire alphabet is exhausted, names begin with Alpha and then go in order of Greek Alphabet

Which letter of the Greek alphabet is used at the beginning of alumnae chapters' names?

Omega

How many membership statuses does Omega Phi Alpha recognize?

7

What happens f a pledge quits during the pledge period or cannot meet requirements, but still wants to try to become a member?

She must re-pledge

True or False

A member on Leave of Absence may take a little sister while she is on LOA

False

A Disassociated member has no rights at any level, local or national

True

An Honorary member may attend the National Convention

True

A Pledge can vote on sorority issues

False

A Disassociated member may wear the sorority letters

False

An Alumnae can petition the Chapter Standards Board to return to active status

True

In order to retain Active status, a sister must remain in good standing with the university and meet local and national requirements

True

Leave of Absence status can be granted for a two-semester period by the Chapter Standards Board

False

What are 3 conditions which allow a sister to petition the Chapter Standards Board for alumna status?

-been active for 4 years