Alpha Chi Omega Fireside Study Guide: A Comprehensive Review of Chapter Insights and Foundational Information

What is our Open Motto?

"Together Let Us Seek the Heights"

Describe the origin of our badge

The lyre was the first musical instrument played by the gods on Mt. Olympus and thus is in keeping with the founders' musical interest.

Describe the origin of our name

Alpha-the first fraternity in the School of Music; Omega- founding possibly the last such fraternity; Kai or Chi-meaning "and"

Name our Founders

Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms, and Estelle Leonard

When is Founders' Day celebrated?

October 15

When is Hera Day celebrated?

March 1

Founding Date

October 15, 1885

Founding University, City, State

DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana

Colors

Scarlet and Olive green

Flower

Scarlet (red) Carnation

What is Hera Day?

A day for Alpha Chi Omegas to give personal service for the happiness and well-being of others

When is MacDowell Month?

February

Why do we celebrate MacDowell Month?

To show Alpha Chi Omega's support of the fine arts and intellectual development

What is Alpha Chi Omega's number-one altruism?

The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation

What are Alpha Chi Omega's five membership standards?

Academic Interest, Character, Financial Responsibility, Leadership Ability and Personal Development

How long may a member wear her badge?

As long as she is in good standing with the Fraternity

How many Alpha Chi Omega collegiate chapters and prospective chapters are there?

147 collegiate chapters and 3 prospective chapter

Name our current National President

Lynne Herndon

Name our current CEO/Chief Executive Officer

Kathleen Gaffin

Where us our Headquarters located?

Indianapolis, Indiana

What is the legislative body of Alpha Chi Omega?

The National Convention

Where do you find the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Heritage and Policies of Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity?

The Governing Documents and Policies of Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity

What document or documents govern your collegiate chapter?

The chapter bylaws

List the letters of the Greek alphabet (Greek Symbols and English)

Name the other national women's social fraternities at your school

11 chapters- Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Sigma Sigma

Name the body composed of women's social fraternities

National Panhellenic Conference

When was your chapter chartered?

November 17, 2012

What is your chapter name?

Kappa Pi

Formal Chapter Attire

No denim, No shoulders, No mid-riffs, No graphic tees, No sneakers, Chapter Pin.

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