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