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Calendar
4/29/2010 - IMA Tour
5/11/2010 - Executive Planning Meeting
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Chapter Updates

Want updates on the latest events happening with the Indianapolis Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter?  Have an idea for the newsletter or want to get on the chapter mailing list? Contact Andrea Farmer, Newsletter Chair, for more information.

Now slating for 2010-2011 executive board

Interested in becoming more involved in the Indianapolis Alumnae chapter? Miss having a leadership role in an organization? We're now in the slating process for the 2010-2011 executive board, and formal slating will take place at our March event.

As of now, the 2010-2011 slate is as follows:
  • President - NEEDS TO BE FILLED
  • Vice President - Jen Renzi
  • Treasurer - Angela Gibbs
  • Secretary - Erica Wassel
  • Area Recruitment Info Chair - Cara Gray
  • Panhel - Kay Nelson Gable
  • Newsletter - Kelley Lewis Broderick
  • Membership - NEEDS TO BE FILLED
  • Webmaster - NEEDS TO BE FILLED
Roles and Responsibilities
  • President: Preside at all meetings, appoint all committee chairmen and inform them of their duties, coordinate the work of all officers, serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
  • Membership: Responsible for recruitment/maintenance of accurate address files and completing directory.
  • Webmaster: Responsible for updating the chapter Web site as needed.
If you're interested or have questions about any of the available positions, please e-mail Abby Rardin at abbyrardin@hotmail.com. Also, if you want to be more involved in the chapter but can't commit to an executive board position, consider being a party chair, where you are responsible for organizing one event for the chapter. If you're interested in being a party chair, e-mail Jen Renzi at jrenzi@echopointmedia.com.


March: Spring Shape-up and Wellness Event

Our March event - the Spring Shape-Up and Wellness Event - will take place on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m., at Body-N-Motion, 6929 Hawthorn Park Drive, Indianapolis.

Adult female friends and family are invited to join you for the event, which will feature a fitness seminar by Mike White (also known as Mr. Motion) of Body-N-Motion personal training gym (http://www.body-n-motion.com, as well as a wellness seminar by Dr. Andrew Hoffman of Allisonville Chiropractic (http://www.allisonvillechiropractic.com).

Following the brief seminars, there will be an optional workout led by Mr. Motion In addition, Dr. Hoffman will be standing by to administer free chiropractic assessments and address general wellness questions.

A grab bag of free gifts will be provided by the sponsors and light food and bottled water will be provided.

Please RSVP to Tiffany Trusty at 317.213.3983 or tiffany@trustywebdev.com. Please include the number of people attending with you in your RSVP.

Directions to Body-N-Motion: From I-69/Binford Boulevard, head west on 71st Street. After passing through one stop light, turn left onto Hawthorn Park Drive. The gym is on the left just a few buildings down. If you have problems finding the gym, call Body-N-Motion at 317.570.6775.


Event recap: Yoga with instructor Sally

Six alumnae members attended the hatha yoga class on Thursday, Feb. 18, at Mindful Movement. The class focused on deep breathing, stretching, flexibility and balance exercises.

Thank you to instructor Sally Smith for donating her time and to Mindful Movement for donating the studio space.

If you did not attend or if you would like to participate in one of Sally's classes again, be sure to visit her as she teaches at the following dates/locations:

  • Wednesdays - Jordan YMCA, 10:45 a.m.
  • Thursdays - Mindful Movement, 5:45 p.m.
  • Saturdays - Jordan YMCA, 8 a.m.



Upcoming events

March 9, 2010 - Spring Shape-up and Wellness Event, sponsored by Body-N-Motion Fitness and Allisonville Chiropractic. See more information above.

April 29, 2010 (please note the date change) - Tour of the American Gallery of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. More details to come.

Membership directory

The membership directory was sent via email.  If you did not receive it for some reason or would like to have a copy mailed to you, please contact Abby Rardin at abbyrardin@hotmail.com.  

Newsletters
January 2010

March 2010

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Contact Us
To contact a 2009 - 2010 officer via email, click on the name below.

Vice-President:  Jen Hockemeyer
Secretary:  Erica Wassel
Treasurer:  Angela Gibbs
Ritual:  Amanda Heater
State Recruitment:  Cara Gray
Panhellenic:  Kay Nelson Gable
Membership:  Amanda Heater
Newsletter:  Andrea Farmer
Website:  Abby Rardin
Philanthropy:  Sarah Hayden



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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!

OPTION 1: Sign up and Pay dues via US Mail
Sign up and dues information should arrive in the mail by the end of August. Or you can download the form here that has all the information you will need to sign up and pay dues via US Mail.

OPTION 2: Sign up via US Mail and Pay dues online
You can download the membership form here and mail in to sign up.  Depending on the type of dues you are paying (see membership form for more info), you can use the secure online payment links below:

Pay Owl Dues - $21
Pay White Carnation Dues - $52

OPTION 3: Sign up and Pay dues online
Click here to sign up and pay dues online using Adobe Forms.  **Note: this feature requires you to have an updated version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.   Fill out the information, click the button to submit (Adobe uses your default email to send an email to the chapter account with your information in an attachment), and then return to this page and click the links below to pay dues online. 

Pay Owl Dues - $21
Pay White Carnation Dues - $52

Questions about Membership?
Contact Amanda Heater, Membership Chair.

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Members
Each month we will spotlight members of the chapter in this section. This month, get to know Area Recruitment Information Chair, Cara Gray.

Executive board member spotlight: Cara Gray, Area Recruitment Information Chair

  • College, year initiated: Ball State University, 2000
  • Current job: Marketing Manager, ADESA

  • Why did you join Chi Omega? Chi Omega was/is the best chapter on BSU's campus.

  • Favorite Chi Omega memory? My favorite Chi Omega memory is my wedding reception when my sisters serenaded my husband and me. It was so touching. It was nice for my family and close friends to see a bit of Chi O's special ritual.
  • Why did you join the alumnae chapter? I deeply missed Chi O's sisterhood after I graduated and was so relieved when I found out Indianapolis has a Chi O Alum chapter.

  • What does your role on the executive board entail? I am the Area Recruitment Information Chair. I am responsible for signing and sending RIFs to the Recruitment Chairs at Chi Omega chapters all across the United States.

  • Hobbies? I enjoy meeting with my book club monthly and trying new Food Network recipes in the kitchen.

  • Favorite thing to do in Indianapolis? I love to walk to Handle's for a waffle cup of my signature chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream with my husband.


Interested in being part of our new member spotlight? If so, e-mail Newsletter Chair Andrea Farmer at amfarmer16@hotmail.com. 


We are currently looking to fill the slate for the 2010-2011 year.  If you are interested in any of the positions below, please email Abby Rardin.

President
Preside at all meetings, appoint all committee chairmen and inform them of their duties, coordinate the work of all officers, serve as ex-officio member of all committees.

Vice President
Assume the duties of the president in her absence, serve as Program Chairman, establish a calendar of events, oversee operations of membership committee, work closely with chairmen of special projects.

Secretary
Keep the minutes of all meetings; keep an accurate list of members' names, addresses and telephone numbers; and maintain a file of essential information which is transferred to the successor upon completion of the term of office; carry on all correspondence of the chapter.

Treasurer
Collect dues, disburse funds, keep an accurate account of all money matters of the association, send bills for dues, keep an up-to-date record of all members as well as all financial transactions which must be submitted to the next treasurer.

Herald-Ritualist
Promote a rekindling of Chi Omega history and tradition within the chapter on a regular basis. Arrange any special Fraternity ceremonies.

Membership
Responsible for recruitment, maintenance of accurate address files and completing directory.

New Member
Responsible for planning and organizing New Member Party.

Newsletter
Produce and distribute a newsletter; provide material to The Eleusis and the local media where appropriate.

Panhellenic
Serve as delegate to local Panhellenic Council and promote interests of Panhellenic with the Alumnae chapter. Represent Chi Omega's principles and policies within this forum.

Philanthropic
Responsible for planning and organizing the service chosen philanthropic or community service project or activity.

Recruitment
Responsible for processing Recruitment (State information regarding new members from local and Local) area or a particular school. All requests for information should be treated equally, and completed forms should be sent to the New Member advisor for the active chapter involved.

Webmaster
Responsible for the design, upkeep, and security of the Indianapolis Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter's web page.


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Our Story
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.
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Service
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.Click 'read' in the top right corner of this box to learn how Indianapolis Chi Omega Alumnae are working to benefit central Indiana.

Past Philanthropy Projects

  • November brings the annual Z99.5 Request-A-Thon to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Members from the alumnae chapter will be covering a two-hour shift, answering phones and taking pledges for donations. For more information, see the Make-A-Wish Foundation box on our chapter's homepage.
  • The October chapter event will feature a food drive to benefit Gleaner's Food Bank. Members in attendance are asked to bring an item or items from the Gleaner's wish list to donate. See the October event details in the calendar section of this website for more information.
  • At the September 2008 New Member Event, alumnae gave over $200 to Ronald McDonald House of Indiana and brought 80 items from the organization's wishlist to be donated.
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Sisters Flourish
Updates from Chi Omega Nationals: Click the read button above to see the latest alumnae news bulletins from Nationals.  Information is available on keeping your information updated, the new travel program, alumnae scholarships, and more!

Keep your information current by going online

  • With recent upgrades, the Chi Omega member website www.ChiOmega.com/EveryDay is easy to access and use.
  • The new login feature allows you to create a username and password - you don't need to know your member number anymore!
  • Once you are logged in, you can mange your information and preferences by selecting "Update Personal Info" link under your contact information.
  • By keeping your information up to date, you will ensure the delivery of The Eleusis three times a year for life!
Share Chi Omega News with your Sisters!
  • The companion Web site to our magazine is www.TheEleusis.com. The site includes all of the articles from the magazine - great for forwarding on to friends or co-workers - plus Web exclusives.
  • You can sort by any chapter and see what your sisters are doing.
  • Post your exciting news on the site in these categories:
    • Wedding announcements
    • Birth announcements
    • Career/job promotion
    • Chapter news
    • Reunions
Do You know One of the 47,000 Lost Sisters?
  • What is a Lost Sister? An alumna in good standing who does not have their contact updated in the national database.

  • Why is it important to find Lost Sisters? These Chi Omegas are not receiving The Eleusis, your chapter mailings or any Chi Omega updates.

  • How do I view the Lost Sisters list? An Excel spreadsheet of our lost sisters is posted on www.ChiOmega.com/EveryDay under "Resource Center - Lost Sisters." The list is in alphabetical order by chapter and then sorted by initiation date. There are more than 47,000 names, so the file is quite large. You can easily download the file to your own computer. From there, you can search, sort, or print.

  • How do I report a found sister to the Executive Headquarters?
    • Via e-mail to chiomega@chiomega.com. Please write "Found Sister" in the subject line.
    • Via fax: 901-748-8686.
    • Via phone: 901-748-8600 (M - F, 8am - 5pm Central time).
    • Via mail to: Found Sister, Chi Omega Executive Headquarters, 3395 Players Club Parkway, Memphis, TN 38125

Omega Chapter

  • If you know of a sister who has entered the Omega Chapter, please send her name, initiating chapter and any additional information.
  • Each biennium during Convention, Chi Omega celebrates and honors the lives of Chi Omega Sisters who entered the Omega Chapter.
  • She will also be removed from active mailing lists so her family will not receive Chi Omega mailings after her passing.
  • Send information to the Executive Headquarters, 3395 Players Club Parkway, Memphis, TN 39125; fax 901-748-8686 or email chiomega@chiomega.com. Please indicate "Omega Chapter" in the subject line.
Chi Omega's Travel Program
At Convention 2008, our travel program was launched: Travel with Chi O... See the World with Your Sisters! Three trips are planned for 2009:
  • Waterways of Holland and Belgium - April 3-11, 2009 - See the tulips!
  • The Great Journey through Europe - June 5 - 15, 2009 - Visit the heart of Europe!
  • Treasures of Peru - November 16 - 27, 2009 - See Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca!
If you are interested in travel information, join the travel mailing list at http://www.TravelChiO.com/. Traveling with your Chi Omega sisters, spouses and friends is a great way to reconnect and to foster new friendships as you share the common bonds of our sisterhood.

Chi Omega's Reading Rewards Program
Chi Omega has established an online book club and shopping resource. On Chi Omega's Web sites, you will see an ad for Amazon. If you make a purchase through this link, Chi Omega will receive a portion of the sales which will go toward member support, education and programming. Go to http://lc.ChiOmega.com/for more information about Chi Omega book clubs. We Invite You to Nominate!
Scholarship Contact Information

Call 901-748-8600 or email to areynolds@chiomega.com.
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Updates (National)
Capturing a Day in the Life of Chi Omega: April 5

To celebrate Chi Omega's 115th Anniversary, we are asking Chi Omegas around...

Chi Omega Initiates 300,000th Member

March 5, 2010: Chi Omega Fraternity has reached a milestone in its history...

Let's Make History: A Message from the Governing Council

We are blessed to live in a country that values the equality of women as...