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.

4/11/2010 - Q2 Alumnae Meeting
4/11/2010 - Eleusinia Banquet

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2010 Membership Letter
2010 Membership Form
2010 Q1 Meeting Minutes
Eleusinia 2010 Invitation and Registration

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New Member Site
The Eleusis
Leading the Way Learning Center
Chi Omega Learning Center – Life Skills Library
Chi O Creations
Chi Omega Travel Program

President
Lindsay Barnes

Vice President
Shelley Lair

Communications Chair
Samantha Shipley

Panhellenic
Jessica Douglas

Panhellenic - Alternate
Alona Del Rosario

Treasurer
Jill Smith

Philanthropy Chair
Christy Anderson

Philanthropy Co-Chair
Shelley Lair

Interim Philanthropy Chair
Melissa Rzeppa

Interim Philanthropy Chair
Angela Zankich

Membership Chair
Jamie Seessel

Book Club Chair
Lindsay Barnes

Moms Club Chair
Tiffany Christianson

Dinner Club Chair
Rheana Techapinyawat

Night Owls Chair
Alisa Armijo

Active Chapter Liaison
Lindsay Barnes

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.

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!


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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alumnae Sister Spotlight

 

Lindsay and Family

Name: Lindsay Van Hook Barnes
Age: 28
Hometown: Chandler, Arizona
Year you joined Chi Omega: 1999
Active Chapter Affiliation: Psi Epsilon (Go Sun Devils!!)
Year you went Alum: 2003
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Date: May 2003
Current profession: Resale & Disclosure Manager
Are you married? Yes
If yes, how long? Going on 6 years
Do you have kids? Yes
If yes, how many? 1.5 :) We have a 2 year old Connor and one on the way!
Why you joined Chi Omega: I left high school retaining many friendships but was looking for a way to make the huge campus of Arizona State seem a bit smaller. I had a few close girlfriends who had joined sororities and highly recommended it.  No one in my family had "gone greek" so I didn't have any ties to one chapter over another. After going through the exhausting recruitment I knew I'd found my home for  the next four years... and long after! Chi Omega made my college experience complete!
Active chapter positions held: Housing, Philanthropy Chair
Current alum chapter position: Alumnae Chapter President, Area Recruitment Information Chair, Psi Epsilon Chapter Advisor, Book Club Chair
Favorite Chi Omega memory: Everything during college was a blast, but I think that I truly enjoy being an alumna even more! If you haven't had a chance to get involved with the alumnae group, please do! We have events, activities and subgroups for everyone... and if you're interested in something we don't yet have let us know.. We're always looking for Sisters to get involved.
Personal Motto: Cram as much into your life as possible until you stop enjoying every single thing you do...then it's time to take a step back, evaluate what you spend your time doing and find what you enjoy most.
Favorite Quote: I may disagree with what you say, But I will defend to death your right to say it!
~Voltare
Favorite Book: The Valley Alum Book Club has picked some great ones including Garden Spells, Piece of Cake, The House on Tradd Street and Hunger Games. I enjoy David Sedaris and Rodney Ratham as well. Love guilty pleasure books like cheesy romances and chick-lit too!
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movies: Twilight, Sweet Home Alabama, Hangover, Best in Show
Favorite Food: Good Mexican food, chocolate chip cookie dough and chees-these choices could very well be affected by my pregnancy right now though!
Favorite Hobbies: I love spending time with my family and friends. Because my husband and I are both Arizona natives, we are fortunate to have most of our family here in Arizona.  Being the President of the Valley Chi Omega Alumnae Group is an amazing opportunity and a great way to stay involved with both the collegiate chapter as well as the alumnae group.
Favorite Sports/Sports Teams: My husband works for the Diamondbacks so I should probably say them...but I'm a football girl and love my 49ers!
Best College Memory (non-Chi Omega): I loved going to ASU football games, hiking A mountain, and buying our first house.
Anything else you want to share: I would really encourage each and every alumna to get involved with the alumnae group.  It really doesn't matter how involved you were in college-I never held an executive board position while in college.  Chi Omega truly is for a lifetime and shouldn't be limited to the time spent as a collegiate member. Get involved!

Active Sister Spotlight


Allison Cox
Philanthropy Chair, Psi Epsilon Chapter

Name: Allison Cox
Age: 21
Hometown: Washington, DC
Year you joined Chi Omega: Fall 2006
Major: Psychology and Women's Studies
Expected Graduation: May 2010
What do you want to do after graduating? I will be moving to Dallas and will try to either travel as a Chi Omega National Consultant, become a history teacher,  or work for Southwest Airlines
Why you joined Chi Omega: It was where I just felt most comfortable!
Chapter Positions Held: Vice President, Recruitment Chair
Current Chapter Position: Recruitment Chair
Favorite Chi Omega Memory So Far: Playing charades in the chapter room with my sisters.  It would get WILD!
Personal Motto: "Live well, laugh often, love much"   
Favorite Quote: "I do not wish women to have power over men, but power over themselves." -Mary Wollstonecraft
Favorite Book: Under the Banner of Heaven
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movies: Wedding Crashers, Marley and Me, Father of the Bride
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite Hobbies: Reading, dance, Chi Omega history, cooking
Favorite Sports/Sports Teams: Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Penguins
Best College Memory so far (non-Chi Omega): Meeting my wonderful boyfriend and spending time with him.

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

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.

Welcome to the Valley of the Sun!
The Phoenix Chi Omega Alumnae group is a strong alumnae chapter with activities for all sisters, from recent graduates, to new mommies, to wise sister owls.  The alumnae board, including sisters leading our many activity groups (see our calendar of events, right), meets quarterly to plan upcoming events and accomplish other official administration duties.