Alpha Chi Omega

Founding Date

October 15, 1885

Founding University, City, State

DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana

Colors

Scarlet red and olive green

Flower

Red carnation

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

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
Personal Development

How long may a member wear her badge?

As long as she is in good standing with the Fraternity

What is the name of your Province Collegiate Chair?

Leslie Cunningham

Name the other schools in your province

Texas A&M Baylor Houston Baptist University Lamar Sam Houston State University Southern Methodist University Stephen F. Austin Texas Christian University Texas Tech University of Houston University of Texas University of Texas Arlington University of Texas Tyler

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

133 Chapters as of March 23, 2009

Name our current National President.

Marsha King Grady

Name our current Executive Director.

Cher� O'Neill

Where is 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 and the house rules

Name the body composed of women's social fraternities.

National Panhellenic Conference

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

Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, Delta Gamma, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta

When was your chapter chartered?

March 2, 1991

What is your chapter name?

Iota Lambda