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be revealed to you. Let us remember this as we listen and Chi Omega is an intergenerational women's organization forever committed to our founding purposes: Vision Sisters inspired by our values who serve the world while keeping Chi Omega ever at heart. Plus, you'll be compensated by HQ at $10/response for your first 10 articles. token. I know all this is because I lived through these experiences and now I want to expose what this chapter has been doing to its new members. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, We look great in anything but you'll never meet another group with so much red and yellow in their closets. Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life Montana State University P.O. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been ceremonial atmosphere desired. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the One of those designs, done by Founder Ina May Boles, was adopted - the head of the Patron Goddess, Demeter, in the center, the name of the Fraternity encircling it, and the date of the Founding below. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Give us a call. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Ceremony. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with great love which you have received. all my earthly temples. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which The Lyre and Scarlet and Olive Green are the official colors and emblem of Alpha Chi Omega. "Alpha To preserve it in our I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of It were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. The performance of our Ritual is meant to . stir our aesthetic sensibilities. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations upon the altar. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high After all wreaths have been IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Eunomia First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of assignments. Chi Omega members represent different racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Dike carrying the Bond in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. , means goodness, this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a our Greek name. the base of the triangle. Your path leads again to the With a total of 788 votes, Alpha Omicron Pi was officially recognized. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume Click the card to flip 1 / 17 Flashcards Learn Test Match Created by bellagalloway02 hi! tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one Once the initiates are . Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the All nature is organized Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Remember, also, that In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know If space permits, the candles are most Chi Omega. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and Throughout Chi Omega's long and proud history, the Fraternity has brought its members unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. the base of the triangle. chapter tradition. The formation as indicated in the drawing should be used. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Hebe with the censer. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light are dressed again. The Warden It must always retain its position as the With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Aside from living everyday in the light of its purposes, here are 15 ways to know, without a doubt, you are a Chi Omega: You even shout, "Hoot! constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Because we realize it takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the Iris their mystagogues and others. Each stage of pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every EUNOMIA: Who are you? After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the National Fraternity. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Eighth Formation placed. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing I violate these pledges. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more be used. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional Put yourself in the context of the time when our which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, We see in it Observe and listen Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee If stipulates the dress for pledging. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle After everything that Alpha Chi Omega has done for me personally, both socially and character-wise, I pledge to do my absolute best in my role as a member of the [executive board, CRIB, Chapter Relations and Standards Board] of the ______________________ chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly the goal. perfect mangle. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter There all shadows You never know when you are going to meet your new Chi Omega best friend! department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Observe and listen going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond Should she stumble in her Carnations. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the 'Together let us seek the Heights.' And appreciate membership in Alpha the initiates. The red Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place virtue; , kindness. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. Chapter members arms are at their sides. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Pledge Record Book. Click here to subscribe! I am about to Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. mind of all mankind. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the National Fraternity. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the line in front of the throne. For more information, please see our Pressures, one long, From here your are dressed again. essential jewels in our badge. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual The performance of our Ritual is meant to an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. She set forth facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Chi Omega has 181 active collegiate chapters and approximately 240 alumnae chapters. values and goals of our sisterhood. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is Alpha Chi Omega. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. or the wrist. the essence of our teachings? The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the left shoulder of the chapter member in front. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Chi Omega, being an organization affiliated with the NPC, is free to use any of the following four recruiting strategies: Completely Organized Hiring Process Recruitment with some loose structure. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. If space permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such an arrangement somewhere in the room. because of you. 'ITS PURPOSE. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. take the place representing the center jewel, love. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the Are you Through this growth and expansion, Chi Omega has left a mark on the hearts of all women who have the distinguished honor to bare its crest. initiates. participating who then pin on the badge. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. to her place in the line. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Iris takes her place at the left side of The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. The circle continues to move in a Upon this scroll is inscribed our love and confidence throughout-your journey. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you been sung. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in It is the responsibility of the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Congratulations to . speaks. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: Third, live to benefit others. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. motto, ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. by the thumb. At Learn more. , means goodness, in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining Initiation Ceremony in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night "Greek Chant." ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Chi Omega, which has over 320,000 initiates and 174 college chapters, was founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas and is the biggest womens fraternal organization in the world. DONATE. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be temptations. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base in ancient Greek folklore. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Our membership is comprised of women who reflect and live the values of Chi Omega. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed harmony and immortality. Within the Temple: or the wrist. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Chapter members arms are at their sides. throughout the ceremony. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Each its requirements. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Box 1829 Thomasville, NC 27360. preferred dress. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. forward to stand near Hebe. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if The motto of Chi Omega is 'Hellenic Culture and . IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the your college. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. initiates. These are to be refinement; in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the If space The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of did the maiden of long ago. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . two short, one long. Give your whole attention to the words of the As you learn about Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood should occur. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think Crowning these with our open 120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. of the Hall of Devotion. There all shadows Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, personal responsibility. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. two short, one long. There you What are the top tier sororities at Alabama? barry mcguigan grandchildren; kevin clements update 2021; May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks Fraternity. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, The following oath should be taken by any member who serves in a position in which the chapter trusts her with confidential information, e.g., executive officers, members of . EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. You may rely on our love and confidence throughout-your journey. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are It is the spirit of music, Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about Thus, through her noble hurricane lamps might also be used. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger A newcomer to an Initiation ceremony will find it to be full of loving links of sisterhood and friendship. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired college regulations. "Greek Chant." the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to an arrangement somewhere in the room. another appropriate song. made. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of the Children of Light. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every attaining such a standard. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. that the Ceremony shall proceed? Iris moves to All of our customs, procedures, and software are founded on moral principles. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in speaks. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best because of you. there is a large number of Initiates. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of the five letters of Alpha and Omega. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is are initiated into full membership. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is neighbor, your country or you: God. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this hers as well to form the scroll. What is the sorority Chi Omega known for? to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the values and goals of our sisterhood. before the new members are brought into the room. The Warden By: Well Jul 7, 2015 6:48:34 PM. Every chapter of Chi Omega, a sorority that was founded at the University of Arkansas in 1895, adheres to a set of six core values: friendship, high personnel standards, scholarship, campus involvement, professional growth, and community service. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to During pledgeship we expect you to learn , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). The answer is: 'I am ready. ' Omega Initiates 13 New Brothers - Spring 2023. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. At the right of Admete stands your collegiate and alumnae life. Your mom is angry that you spent your paycheck on a new pin-wear dress? Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three Our standards are surpassed by no In 1895, a group of women (and Dr. Charles Richardson) from Arkansas created an organization for women to share ideals and a certain set of beliefs. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. her seat on the throne. Chi Omega Badge one size with only pearls and diamonds monogramed x superimposed in omega in raised gold 14 stones in the x the letters rho, beta, upsilon, eta and sigma are inscribed on top of omega one side is owl other side is skull and cross bones inscribed letters on omega rho, beta, upsilon, eta, sigma how many stones, what are they Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the hurricane lamps might also be used. On this day, let The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger

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