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.
                                                

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. U of L Chi Omegas hold numerous leadership positions and are involved in a variety of RSOs on campus.

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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.






Congratualtions to Chi Omega's 2009 Sweethearts

• Randi Marshall- Sigma Chi Sweetheart
• Krissy Oetken- Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girl
• Paula Hubler- TKE Sweetheart

Meet the Friendship and Social Team!

Social Chair: Kara Keeton

Major: Anthropology
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Pledge Class: Fall 2008 

A message from your Friendship and Social Chair:
"Friendship is my favorite purpose because it encompasses sisterhood, personal development and adds so much meaning to campus activities. Friendship also serves as a motivational force and is a life long gift from Chi Omega. I love my friends. They are funny!"

Name	Major	Hometown	Pledge Class
Kristen Fodi	Graphic Design	Union, KY	Fall 2007	"My dream social would be a cooking class! It would be fun to see what fraternity guys could cook; it would be a great way to loosen up and really get to know people!"
Kaitlin Anderson	Undecided	Owensboro, KY	Fall 2009
Alison Albritton	Physical Therapy	Paducah, KY	Fall 2006
Megan Albritton	Undecided	Paducah, KY	Fall 2008
Disaffiliated Member				Voted most likely to be found at the library.
Courtney Campbell	Psychology	Louisville, KY	Fall 2007
Lauren Dunn	Undecided	Lexington, KY	Fall 2009
Emily Gaba	Nursing	Louisville, KY	Fall 2007
Disaffiliated Member				Voted most likely to have a polar pop.
Jackie Lynn	Education	Louisville, KY	Fall 2006	"My dream social would be hanging out with the five founders at the beach.  Just hanging out with the fab five soaking up the sun."
Allie Porter	Nursing	Elizabethtown, KY	Fall 2007
Erin Roberts	Nursing	Owensboro, KY	Fall 2007
Kristen Ryan		Louisville, KY	Spring 2007
Kasey Singer		Louisville, KY	Fall 2006
Kelli Williams		Louisville, KY	Fall 2009

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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.








Flourish with Chi Omega

Sisterhood in the Chi Omega Fraternity means that someone believes in your intrinsic potential, someone has a vision for your future and there will be someone to provide you with a lifelong friendship. These friends, your sisters, are the people who turn moments into memories.  You will make a difference in Chi Omega. Chi Omega will make a difference in you.

Meet the Sisterhood Team!

Sisterhood Chair: Joelle Jennings

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Louisville, KY

Pledge Class: Fall 2007

Name	Major	Hometown	Pledge Class
Disaffiliated Member	Psychology		Fall 2007	"One of my favorite things that my XO family does is get all of our family together, including three generations of all ready graduated family members and have dinners to catch up on eachother's lives."
Courtney Campbell	Undecided	Louisville, KY	Fall 2007
Disaffiliated Member	Biology	Hazard, KY	Fall 2008
Emily Gaba	Biology	Louisville, KY	Fall 2007
Lindsey Gilpin	Undecided	Louisville, KY	Fall 2008
Kara Keeton	Undecided	Cincinnati, OH	Fall 2008
Rae Martin	Nursing	Louisville, KY	Fall 2007
Katrina Neubauer	Undecided	Louisville, KY	Fall 2007
Disaffiliated Member			Fall 2006	"My Chi O family passes down our beloved, ridiculously over decorated, bejeweled, owl cookie jar to a new memberof our family each year."
Kristen Ryan	Business	Louisville, KY	Spring 2007
Jessica Sadtler	Chemical Engineering	Hershey, PA	Fall 2007
Kelsi Skaggs	Undecided	Leitchfield, KY	Fall 2008
Dani Smith	Political Science	Frankfort, KY	Fall 2005	"Sisterhood is Beta Gamma's strongest attribute.  We study hard, give back to the University and community, prepare for our futures, and are active in campus life.  We hold each other accountable to Chi Omega, to U of L and to ourselves.  My sisters are there for me not only when I succeed but also when I fail.  They provide encouragement and support as well as honest feedback and constructive criticism.  Never in my life have I had so many people unconditionally believe in me and make me believe in myself.  My Chi Omega sisters challenge me to be the best I person I can be; for that I am forever grateful."

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.

• The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 and is the world's largest wish granting organization. They have granted over 167,000 (and counting) wishes.  A child's wish is granted every 40 minutes.
• Chi Omegas have helped raise millions of dollars and volunteered tens of thousands of service hours in support of the Make-A-Wish foundation.
• The average cost of a wish is $6,500.  All expenses are covered by the Foundation, giving the wish kid and family a respite from the stress of dealing with a life-threatening medical condition.
  
• The most requested wish is a visit to a Disney theme park.

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.





Chi Omega has a rich history dating back to its founding at the University of Arkansas on April 5, 1895. Born in the late 19th century, Chi Omega's four women founders grew to adulthood as a rapidly expanding economy fostered industrialization and urbanization. And they were instilled with the spirit of America, with values of independence, innovation, and adventure. They could not have known how influential their lives would be.

The Fraternity's Five Founders, Jobelle Holcombe, Jean Vincenheller, Ina May Boles, Alice Simonds, and Dr. Charles Richardson, wrote the Chi Omega Constitution and Ritual. Dr. Richardson, a dentist by trade, crafted the first badge out of dental gold. The organization grew locally that first year with 11 out of the 14 original members returning to the university in September of 1895. During this time, Chi Omega began to acquire a reputation for determination and poise, and for doing things well. Chi Omega was founded with the intent of becoming a national organization and it expanded into every part of the country. Whenever a new chapter was installed, members in other chapters wore Chi Omega's colors beneath their pins and sent letters of welcome and congratulations.

    By 1904, Chi Omega extended through Texas, Nebraska and California, and as far north as Virginia and Washington, D.C. The Fraternity realized the need to enter the Northeast, and over the next few years founded chapters in Pennsylvania, Maine, and New York City. In the early 1900s, social service was regarded as a collegiate activity of the highest importance and Chi Omegas gave countless hours of time, unbounded energy, and hard-earned monies to their local communities. Chi Omega was the first women's fraternity to undertake a major gift to a university. Mary Love Collins and Dr. Richardson scouted a location for a Greek Theatre at the University of Arkansas. The theatre still stands, with five words engraved on the frieze: Knowledge, Integrity, Courage, Culture, and Intelligence.

Over the last century, Chi Omega has grown to an organization with over 300,000 initiates from 173 collegiate chapters. The Chi Omega Foundation was founded in 1982 to fund the educational goals of the Fraternity. Chi O Creations, our in-house boutique, opened in 1989. In 1994, the Fraternity moved to its new national headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. The Chi Omega Executive Headquarters employs about 50 staff members and supports the day-to-day operations of the Fraternity, the Chi Omega Foundation, and Chi O Creations.

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.



Meet the Career & Personal Development Team!

Career and Personal Development Chair: Sirena Wurth                   

Major:  Political Science 

Hometown: Boaz, Kentucky 

Pledge Class: Fall 2010

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.