Alpha Chi Omega

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Removal of Music Requirements

All music requirements for membership are removed.

Chi Chapter Founded

Chi chapter is established at Oregon State University.

14th National Convention, Long Beach, CA

Epsilon (University of Southern California) chapter hosted the first West Coast convention and saw a groundbreaking 240 attendees. This was also the first appearance of The Special train, which took attendees from Chicago to Long Beach on their own private train. Votes saw the establishment of the National Scholarship Committee, the adoption of the Constitution and Code, and the creation of alumnae associations.

Psi Chapter Founded

Psi chapter is established at The University of Oklahoma.

Omega Chapter Founded

Omega chapter is established at Washington State University.

A Fund for Chapter Houses

The Alta Allen Loud National Fund, which had been established two years earlier, is renamed the Reserve Fund and is to be used for chapter house building, as well as other fraternity projects. It would be used to fund dozens of chapter houses.

The U.S. Enters World War I

The U.S. declares war on Germany and enters World War I.

1917 Convention Canceled, Chicago, IL

The Grand Council decided to cancel the national convention in May 1917. The Railroad War Board frowned on using transportation energies for anything other than war efforts. All elected officers continued their service until the next election in 1919.

Alpha Beta Chapter Founded

Alpha Beta chapter is established at Purdue University.

Alpha Gamma Chapter Founded

Alpha Gamma chapter is established at The University of New Mexico.

A National Altruism Project

A desire is expressed at the 1919 National Convention to establish a permanent altruistic project. Over the next year, scholarships for children of war workers during WWI is chosen as the project and a fund for the project is started by voluntary alumnae contributions.

Elizabeth Dunn Prins Elected National President

Elizabeth Dunn Prins (Iota, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) serves as National President in 1919, but she resigns early the following year.

Prohibition

The 18th Amendment becomes law, making liquor, beer and wine illegal. Prohibition would continue until 1933.

Alpha Delta Chapter Founded

Alpha Delta chapter is established at the University of Cincinnati.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Founded

Alpha Epsilon chapter is established at the University of Pennsylvania.

15th National Convention, Chicago, IL

The first post-war convention started new traditions for our conventions and true Alpha Chi Omega loyalty. 438 attendees flooded Chicago, and chaperones were offered for the "younger girls" traveling to "calm the mothers." A secretary-editor position was created, combining the responsibilities of secretary, editor, business manager of The Lyre, "keeper of sullies" and administration. This helped allow the creation of a central office. Mary Emma Griffith (Lambda, Syracuse University) was chosen to fulfill this groundbreaking role.

Gladys Olmstead Graff Appointed National President

Gladys Olmstead Graff (Zeta, New England Conservatory) is appointed to serve as National President at the 17th National Council Meeting in 1920. She serves as National President from 1920-24.

Myra Harriet Jones Appointed National President

Myra Harriet Jones (Lambda, Syracuse University) serves briefly as National President following the resignation of Elizabeth Dunn Prins (Iota, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign).

Alpha Zeta Chapter Founded

Alpha Zeta chapter is established at Washington University in Saint Louis.

Alpha Eta Chapter Founded

Alpha Eta chapter is established at the University of Mount Union.