Participation in Activities develops us into well-rounded people.  We engage with others to develop outside interests and expose us to new and differing points of view.   By contributing in the larger world, we demonstrate that Chi Omega makes a difference in the lives of women.The members of the Gamma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega are an extremely involved and diverse group of women. In 6 out of the past 8 semesters, Chi Omega has achieved either first or second in grades. Each member participates in at least 2 outside activities within the campus or community. Clearly, our standards of personnel are high and we are committed to maintaining our status as one of the highest achieving sororities on campus.

To name just a few of our activities...:

House Arrest 2 National Champion Dance Team
Mortar Board
VAMO
Golden Key
Psi Chi
Phi Eta Sigma
WSSA
WAVE
Centennial Honors College
Peer Mentoring
SOS
Graphic Communications Club
University Union Board
Relay for Life Planning Committee
Wildlife Society
WIUSSLHA
...and many, many more!

Hello Lovely Women of Chi Omega,

Congrats Gamma Kappa! First in grades! Keep up the good work.

A lot has been going on in the past few months in Gamma Kappa! We welcomed 21 Baby Hooties during Fall Recruitment and we are excited to watch them grow and learn what it truly means to be a Chi Omega.

We had our Officer Slating on November 8 and pleased to announce our new executive board for the next term.

President- Jenny Ryan
VP- Melissa Swiderski
Secretary- Jennifer Sarff
Treasurer- Becky Krase
New Member/Chapter Ed- Lauren Marino
Personnel- Jessica Mitchell
PHC- Katie O'Connell
Recruitment- Shawna Meaker

Congratulations!

This fall semester we held a Make-a-Wish Dodgeball Tournament. We raised over $500 dollars for Make-a-Wish. It was a successful event and hopefully we can continue it in the future.



LICO and mine,

Heather Giles


With any comments or suggestions please email myself or the Gamma Kappa address at
hn-giles@wiu.edu or chiomega@wiu.edu

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Gamma Kappa Chapter
306 Wigwam Hollow Road
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309-836-1020

Chiomega@wiu.edu

Friendship is what binds us to each other and to our Fraternity.  The friendships we develop in Chi Omega give us a home across geography and generations and give us lasting support throughout our lives.
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Sisterhood and High Standards means that we are women of integrity and good character.  We have high expectations for ourselves and for our Sisters.  We strive daily to be role models to others.
Gamma Kappa strives for High Standards on a daily basis. The women are encouraged to treat others with respect and be womenly always, just as our Symphony states.

Each spring semester WIU's campus host a Greek Awards Ceremony, during this ceremony chapters are recognized for their achievements during the year. Gamma Kappa received honors in several areas during this ceremony. We are striving to receive Top Honors in the next year.


"Elegance is not the prerogatice of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future." -- Coco Chanel

Membership in Chi Omega is for a lifetime. Our network of Sisters and the spirit of Chi Omega are a home wherever you are. We invite you to connect!
Check out our calendar link for interest party dates! We would love to meet you!

Jenny Ryan	President
Melissa Swiderski	Vice President
Becky Krase	Treasurer
Jennifer Sarff	Secretary
Jessica Mitchell	Personnel
Lauren Marino	Chapter Educator
Shawna Meaker	Recruitment Chair
Katie O'Connell	Panhellenic Delegate

http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/osa/greeklife/

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is Chi Omega Fraternity's National Philanthropy. Since the start of our alliance, Chi Omegas have made a difference in many children's lives through volunteering time, talents, and dollars. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored Chi Omega for the incredible volunteer efforts of our members.

"Happiness involves self-respect and having some feeling of value. It also means being with people you feel close to. And it means having an impact on the world."--Gloria Steinem

The Gamma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega does several philanthropies throughout the year to benefit Make-A-Wish. In the fall,  w e are looking into hosting our First Annual  Dodge Ball Tournament on campus. The proceeds will be given to the charity; during the spring semester, Chi Omega holds a Crush Can Sale which also adds to our contributions to Make-A-Wish. Additionally, there is an auction held during our yearly Family Weekend (usually in February) in which the earnings are donated to Make-A-Wish. From that weekend alone, we earned $1192.50! Thank you to everyone who supports our philanthropy! It truly is a worthy cause.

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It all began on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas when four young women, with the help of a local dentist, established the secrets and symbolism that today bind over 260,000 women. This small band of women founded Chi Omega after realizing a need for an organization that would foster both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.



The Gamma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega is one of six National Panhellenic sororities at Western Illinois University. We first made our appearance on Western's campus in January of 1983 and we've been having a blast ever since! We invite you to check out our site and see exactly why a woman should be three things: classy, fabulous and a CHI OMEGA!!

"Chi O's were discreet, desirable, tactful, polite, and fun. Every mom dreamed of her son coming home with a Chi Omega."--David Letterman

Career and Personal Development prepares us for life’s work and makes us marketable regardless of the path we choose.  Sisters serve as mentors and coaches along the way.  Chi Omega promotes personal growth and teaches us to work earnestly at whatever we choose to do.

Chi Omega is FUN! Every year, over 5,000 young women across America join the largest women’s fraternity in the world for sisterhood and lifelong friendships.

 

                                                                 Fall 2009 Baby Hooties

Contact us to see what's so special about our sisterhood and to find out why the best way to go through college is as a Chi Omega!

"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."--Oprah Winfrey

Make a decision that will last a LIFETIME! Email our recruitment director Bonnie Wittrock) at BI-Wittrock@wiu.edu or call the Chi Omega house (309-836-1020) for information regarding the recruitment process!

Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship means that we care about our intellectual development.  We embrace the spirit and excitement of learning throughout our lives and encourage others to better themselves.Each semester Gamma Kappa strives to receive the best possible grades from each of its members. Chi Omega in recent years has received top honors in GPA at Western Illinois University's campus. This past spring 2009, Gamma Kappa received the highest GPA among the Panhellenic Community.

Community Service means that we want to make a difference on our campuses and in our communities.  We know that giving back to others unselfishly makes the world a better place and makes us better people.   Serving and giving helps to connect us.
Each semester the Ladies of Chi Omega are to complete a minimum of two hours of community service work. In recent years, some women have racked leaves for a few hours on a weekend, volunteered at the Humane Society or just helping out in any way they can. It always feels good to lend a helping hand.

In addition to the two hours, Gamma Kappa as a whole hosts a Easter Egg Hunt in the spring semester for the local community. The Easter Bunny makes a visit and the children can find eggs, make crafts, play games and take pictures with the Bunny.


 

Chi Omega’s symbols are a visual representation of our purposes and ideals.
                                           
       Badge of Chi Omega                                                                            Crest Of Chi Omega

The Chi Omega Symphony has reflected the purposes of Chi Omega members since its composition in 1904 by Ethel Switzer Howard on the eve of her initiation into the Xi Chapter of Chi Omega at Northwestern University.

Gamma Kappa would like to congratulate all of our newly elected Executive Board for the next term! 

Thanks you for visiting our site. In this site you can find our chapter's history, information about becoming a part of Chi Omega, our chapter calendar, and much more. Please take some time to check it out!

Sincerely,

The ladies of Gamma Kappa