Link to Chi O Creations:
Moving to college brings many new adventures…a new environment, new
friends and definitely new words. In an effort to keep you on the cutting
edge of your daughter’s new vocabulary, we want to give you an
opportunity to familiarize yourself with some Chi Omega Terminology.
And as always, thank you for your never ending love and support!
Governing Council
S.H: National President
S.T.B: National Vice President
S.K.A: National Secretary
S.N.V: National Treasurer
S.M: National Alumnae Officer
Chapter Officers (Executive Board)
G.H: Chapter President
G.T.B: Chapter Vice President
G.K.A: Chapter Secretary
G.N.V: Chapter Treasurer
G.M: Chapter New Member Educator
Personnel Chair, Recruitment Chair, Panhellenic Delegate
Alumna (alum-na)
Female graduate singular
Alumnae (alum-knee)
Female graduates plural
Bid Day
The day each sorority welcomes new members
Big Sister
An active member who serves as a friend and confidante to a new member.
She is paired with a new member known as her Little Sister. This person may or may not be one of the Little Sister’s Owl Pals.
Cardinal Cabinet
A vehicle through which all members may be involved in the chapter’s programming. Six Directors each lead a team of chapter members.
The G.K.A. oversees the Cardinal Cabinet.
Chi O Creations
A boutique/merchandising store which markets official Chi Omega sports wear and memorabilia to our members. Chi O Creations is a not-for-profit entity of the Fraternity. All of the proceeds are returned to the Fraternity to underwrite educational programming for our members.
Chi Omega Badge
Chi Omega’s badge is a monogram of the Greek letter “Chi” superimposed
over the Greek letter “Omega” in raised gold or silver.
Each Initiated member purchases a badge.
Chi Omega Crest
Chi Omega’s Crest was adopted in 1902. The crest portrays emblems
known and loved by Chi Omegas.
The Eleusis
The official magazine of Chi Omega Fraternity. Members automatically
receive a lifetime subscription!
Executive Headquarters
Chi Omega’s national office where all Fraternity business is conducted. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the Executive Headquarters is also the home of the Chi Omega Foundation, Chi O Creations, and the Fraternity’s National Archives.
Initiation
A ceremony new members experience upon completion of the New Member Program where the secrets of Chi Omega are revealed.
New Member Pin
Chi Omega’s new member pin is a black enamel oval edged with gold. The Greek letters Chi and Omega are in the center. Each new member receives a new member pin during her new member period. Once the new member is initiated, she replaces the new member pin for the Chi Omega badge.
Owl Pal
An active member assigned to a new member on a weekly basis at the
beginning of her New Member experience.
Panhellenic Council
The governing body of women’s fraternities on the college/university campus. Panhellenic is committed to Greek unity and cooperation.
Prelude
Activities and ceremonies preceding Initiation.
Recruitment or Rush
A time during which new members are selected.
Six Purposes
Six ideals that guide the direction of all of Chi Omega’s programming.
Welcome to Chi Omega! Your daughter has selected membership in the most prestigious women's fraternal organization in the country. Chi Omega is a wise investment for worthy purposes. Parents are important members of our big Chi Omega family. Your daughter is embarking upon a journey that will last her entire lifetime. We invite you to connect with Chi Omega by playing an active role in your daughter's membership experience and hope you will further explore this web site to learn more about us.
Just as high school provided many important, exciting events like the Prom and Homecoming, Chi Omega also provides several significant occasions.
Some of these occasions are:
Bid Day– the day that your daughter accepts her membership into Chi Omega.
Initiation– the ceremony that celebrates your daughter’s becoming an
active Chi Omega.
Senior Ceremony– the ceremony through which your daughter becomes an alumna member of Chi Omega.
To recognize these significant occasions in your daughter’s Chi Omega experience, you might find it appropriate to call upon a local florist for a small bouquet of white carnations (Chi Omega’s flower.) Certainly Chi O Creations, Chi Omega Fraternity's very own boutique is prepared to recognize these and other special events with a variety of unique gifts, stationery, jewelry, and clothing items. All Chi O Creations profits and proceeds are returned to the Fraternity for scholarships and leadership programming.
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