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.

For more than ten years, the Nashville Alumni chapter has prepared dinner the first Thursday of each month for the guests at Hospital Hospitality House, the "Ronald McDonald House" for adult patients and their families. By providing a home-cooked meal and welcoming smiles, we make the HHH guests feel a little more at home during a very difficult time away from their homes.  For more information, email Allison Appleton, Allison.Appleton@HCAHealthcare.com. 

We also support the Middle TN Make A Wish office by volunteering as needed, and through our Upscale Tag Sale fundraiser. We've already reached our goal of granting one wish and look forward to granting our next one! 

Our alumnae support the Sigma Epsilon chapter of Chi Omega at Vanderbilt University by volunteering as their advisors and house corporation members as well as helping out during Recruitment and Initiation weeks.

5/29/2013 - May Happy Owls
6/6/2013 - Hospital Hospitality House

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Nashville Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter

2012-2013 President
Leigh Ann Pepin, Zeta Theta
leighannpepin@bellsouth.net

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.


Join your sisters in an interest group--simply contact the group leader to be added to her email list.

Happy Owls
Group Leader: Melinda Dale, melindaleigh484@hotmail.com
Group Description: This group meets for happy hours monthly and the occasional wine tasting.

Wise Owls Group (+40)
Group Leader: Trish Thompson - trishatroddys@yahoo.com
Group Description: This group meets for dinner for chi omega alums over the age of 40.

Corporate Owls-Nashville
Group Leaders: Elizabeth Baxley, ebaxley@aerotek.com 
Group Description: Enjoy a work-day lunch with other working Chi Omega alumnae.

Corporate Owls-Williamson County
Group Leader: Claire Evans, evans.claire@gmail.com
Group Description: Enjoy a work-day lunch with other working Chi Omega alumnae.

Murfreesboro Owls
Group Leaders: Katie Lane, katieglane@comcast.net
Group Description: An opportunity to connect for Chi O alums who live in Murfreesboro.

Wee Owls
Group Leader: Elisa Goodrich, elisa.goodrich@gmail.com
Group Description: A play group

Thinking about attending Graduate School? Use this tool from GradView.com to find a program near you!

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!

To join our email list, send a message to elisa.goodrich@gmail.com.

Annual dues are $35 and allow you to receive our newsletters, invitations and bi-annual printed membership directory. Dues are due at the start of the calendar year, and checks to Nashville Chi Omega Alumnae may be mailed to our treasurer , Anne Bell, at 4253 Jamesborough Place, Nashville TN 3 7215.

Leigh Ann Pepin	leighannpepin@bellsouth.net	President
Kristen Young	young.kristinlynne@gmail.com	Vice-President
Anne Bell	AnneBell1010@yahoo.com	Treasurer/Liaison to Vanderbilt Chapter
Melinda Dale	melindaleigh484@hotmail.com	Secretary/Communications, Happy Owls
Elisa Goodrich	elisa.goodrich@gmail.com	Foundation Chair
Cate Dugan	catedugan2@yahoo.com	Philanthropy Co-Chair
Suzanne Wallace	suzanne.parham@yahoo.com	Philanthropy Co-Chair
Lindsay Barber	lbarberr@gmail.com	Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate
Mary Morgan Ketchel	mmketchel@gmail.com	SOS Co-Chair
Rachel Bolton	rachelgbolton@gmail.com	SOS Co-Chair
Chelsey Stromsness	chelsey@cicayda.com	Social Co-Chair
Nicole McLeod	Nicole.McLeod@morgankeegan.com	Social Co-Chair
Allison Appleton	Allison.Appleton@HCAHealthcare.com	HHH Service Chair

Check out our latest newsletter:
Chi O News 02.08.13.pdf
Follow us on Twitter:
@Nash_ChiO_Alums
 

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.

The 2012 5th annual Make A Wish tag sale was a success.  Thanks to everyone for their donations and support!  We're always gearing up for the next sale.  If you are interested in helping out, please contact Cate Dugan, cdugan@constangy.com or Suzanne Parham, suzanne.parham@yahoo.com. You can also check out our event website.

You can also check out In-Kind Donation Form.pdf in you are interested in donating to help us grant another wish!  Want to see how we granted our first wish?  Check out a few of our pictures!  2011MAW_Pictures.pdf

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.
Nashville Area Recruitment Chair is Mary Carol Friddell, mcfriddell@yahoo.com.  If you are interested in writing a RIF, please check out the Chi Omega website for the proper form. 

Vanderbilt Recruitment occurs the first week in January. Katherine Paxton,katherinelpaxton@gmail.com, serves as Sigma Epsilon Recruitment Advisor.

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.

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.