Alpha Chi Omega Facts
Founding Date:
October 15, 1885
Founding Place:
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
7 Founders:
Bertha Deniston,
Olive Burnett,
Anna Allen,
Bessie Grooms,
Amy DuBois,
Nellie Gamble,
Estelle Leonard
hint: BOABANE)
Colors:
Scarlet Red & Olive Green
Flower:
Red Carnation
What is our open motto?
Alpha Chi Omega’s 5 membership criteria:
“Together let us seek the heights.”
Character,
Academic interest,
Leadership ability,
Financial Repsonsibility,
PersonalDevelopment
(hint: CALF-P)
Describe the origin of our name:
Alpha = the first fraternity in the school of
music
Chi = meaning “and”
Omega = founding probably the last such
fraternity (in the school of music)
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.
How long may a member wear her badge?
What is Loyola’s chapter name?
As long as she is in good standing with the
fraternity.
Iota Rho (IP)
When was our chapter chartered?
November 20, 1993
What document governs our
collegiate chapter?
Where are the Articles of Incorporation,
Bylaws, Heritage, and Policies of Alpha Chi
Omega Fraternity found?
Manual
Chapter bylaws
The Governing Documents and Policies
What is the legislative body of
Alpha Chi Omega?
The National Convention
When is Founders’ Day celebration?
October 15th
When is Hera Day?
March 1st
What is Hera Day?
A day recognized by Alpha Chi’s to give
personal service for the happiness 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 (what we raise $ for)?
The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
Number of Alpha Chi Omega Collegiate
chapters and colonies:
136
Current National President:
Marsha Grady
Location of Headquarters:
Indianapolis, IN
The body composed of women’s social
fraternities:
National Panhellenic Council (100yrs)
Other NPC sororities on campus:
What is the name of our Province
Collegiate Chair (PCC)?
Alpha Sigma Alpha (),
Phi Sigma Sigma (),
Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKΓ)
Quincy Jenkins
Name the 4 other schools in your Province:
Bradley University
Milliken University
Northwestern University
University of Illinois