THE "TOP OF OUR GAME" ISSUE STUDENT- ATHLETES AND SISTERHOOD NATIONAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS TERRI JUMP A WORLDWIDE JOURNEY FOR CONSERVATION WINTER 2019 Volume 122 : Issue 2 alphachiomega.org This photo - along with thousands of other pictures, publications and mementos of the past - can be explored on the Alpha Chi Omega digital history website. Visit https://alphachiomega.historyit.org to dive into 134 years of the Alpha Chi Omega story. More information about the new website can be found on page 7. contents Winter 2019 Volume 122 : Issue 2 The "Top of Our Game" Issue 88 Real. Strong. Woman. Terri Jump (Gamma Mu, Ball State University) Promoting women's roles in science on an Antarctic expedition FEATURES 16 Convention Get your first look at what's in store for the 2020 National Convention in Baltimore! 28 Small Spaces, Big Sense of Home Explore how sisters find home in smaller square footage. 36 Chapter Celebration Planning Tips Read advice for planning your chapter's next milestone event. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 1 Table of Contents What's Your Game? I have a secret talent: I am very good at the sport of pulling up the cup stacking. It's a niche individual sport where you set next generation of up and take down pyramids of cups in a designated order leaders to join them (3-6-3, 6-6 and 1-10-1) as fast as you can. I can complete at the top. the cycle in 14 seconds. In college, I'm constantly I was the four-peat champion of the inspired by our women's cup stacking competition sisters who seek at Spring Sports Spectacular, a the heights, and fundraiser for the Special Olympics. it's my joy in each I was at the top of my game. issue of The Lyre I reveled in the glory of winning to share their those points for the Alpha Chi individual pursuits chapter team and hearing my and accomplishments. And as for my personal skillset, sisters cheering for me. But more I have retired from the sport of cup stacking; however, importantly, I was using this unique skill to raise money if it somehow shows up at the Summer Olympics in six for an important cause. And that's what this issue's theme months, you can bet I'll be glued to my TV. of "Top of Our Game" should mean - allowing your expertise and experience to benefit others. The women of Alpha Chi Omega have reached the Lauren Filippini tops of their games in every arena - and not just athletic Alpha Chi (Butler University) ones. They are proving themselves, leaving a mark and Editor In Every Issue On Campus 50 Accomplished Alumnae AXO Connect 3 Contributors 32 Collegiate Corner 53 Business 63 Collegiate Notes 4 Letters to the Editor 58 Archives 65 Alumnae Notes 5 Corner Office Life 60 His Side of the Story 68 Reunions 6 Perspectives 38 Making a Difference 62 Volunteer Spotlight 69 Accolades 7 AXO News 46 Alumna Initiate 71 In Memoriam Spotlight 20 Foundation 48 Career Outlook 28 Housing The following staff members Lindsay Davenport (Iota Alpha, Hannah Harris (Zeta Xi, Jen Wallach (Iota Chi, Middle contributed articles to this issue: Alumnae Initiates), Operations University of North Carolina at Tennessee State University), Manager Greensboro), Assistant Director Associate Director of Education of Volunteer Management and Leadership Initiatives Emily Rose Jacobsen (Iota Chi, Middle Tennessee State Eliza Payne (Delta Chi, William University), Associate Director of Woods University), Housing Harm Reduction Operations Coordinator 2 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Contributors 2's Alpha Chi Omega ALLISON REAL. STRONG. WOMEN. BURKMAN KATIE ALPHA PI THOMAS Alpha Chi Omega (UNIVERSITY OF GLICK National Council Members: NORTH DAKOTA) ALPHA BETA Angela Costley Harris President Burkman is the (PURDUE prevention and UNIVERSITY) Jari Askins Vice President education campus Glick serves on the Mikelle Holt Brady specialist for Alpha Beta chapter Vice President the Community advisory board Jennifer Daurora Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in and planned the chapter's centennial Vice President Grand Forks, North Dakota, where she celebration in September 2018. She Lynne Biggio Herndon provides programming to students of lives with her husband and daughter on Vice President UND. She previously worked as a sexual their family farm in Columbus, Indiana Jill Sabatino Lacy Vice President assault advocate and regional navigator and serves as the agribusiness strategy in Minnesota, where she worked with manager at the Indianapolis-based law Editorial Staff: victims and survivors of sex trafficking. firm, Ice Miller LLP. Page 36 Lauren Filippini Burkman also serves as the philanthropy Editor advisor for the Alpha Pi chapter. Page 6 Amy Colvin Mustafa COURTNEY Senior Director of Education and Engagement SERVAES Amanda Spice FRED DOBRY OMICRON (BAKER Director of Marketing and Communications An alumnus of UNIVERSITY) Indiana State After learning to University, Dobry brew beer in 2012, The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega is published quarterly. currently serves Servaes opened as the director of her own brewery, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega, health and safety for Servaes Brewing 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive, Sigma Nu Fraternity. Company, in Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343. His responsibilities Shawnee, Kansas, this April. She is first include female head brewer and owner in the Submission Deadlines: state. On tap for Domestic Violence Fall issue July 1 management, development and Winter issue October 1 implementation of harm reduction Awareness Month was a special beer with Spring issue January 1 educational strategies and the fraternity's a nod to Alpha Chi. Page 14 Summer issue April 1 insurance program. He shares about the harm reduction partnership between Contact Information: Sigma Nu, Alpha Chi Omega and two CLAIRE TROST Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive other groups. Page 60 ALPHA BETA Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343 (PURDUE Phone: 317-579-5050 UNIVERSITY) alphachiomega.org A sustainable editor@alphachiomega.org farm owner and aspiring novelist, Our Mission: Trost has had her Through the Real. Strong. Women. Experience, Alpha Chi Omega cultivates writing shared by impactful communities where women are the TODAY Show inspired to connect, lead, grow and serve. and The Everygirl Media Company. She gained advice and friendship from a mentor in the Women & Wisdom FRATERNITY program, which she shares about in this COMMUNICATIONS SOCIATION issue. Page 48 The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 3 Editor's Desk Letters whatever amazing things you want to accomplish in this lifetime! Thank you CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AXO for giving me the sisters that have MOST helped me grow into the real, strong AFRICAN CONTINENT OF THE woman that I am today." From Meagan Prehn (Zeta Nu, Texas A&M University) via Twitter And an exciting update: After the fall issue went to print, Prehn was accepted to nursing school and will realize her dream of making a difference for patients! Lyre Spotting Bobbie Ball (left, Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) and Carmen "Happy to see both @BetaBeta_AXO Rene (Gamma Delta, University of and @AXOZetaSigma alumnae SO close Denver) braved the wind to bring The together in this month's Lyre magazine!" Lyre to the Cape of Good Hope, which From Niki McCann (Zeta Sigma, is the most southwestern point of Missouri State University), Africa. Their trip included six days on Beta Beta president, via Twitter "I enjoy the articles you write in The safari and meeting African penguins, Lyre but was touched especially by the Jo but Rene says her favorite part was Hurley - Phyllis DuBois article ["Road "enjoying the society of my sister." Trip and Reunions" in the summer 2019 issue. I met Jo many years ago, and it MEAGAN was beautiful to read this." From Jennifer Sue Butler Harris (Theta "I loved your 'Being Real with Myself' Lambda, Clemson University) article in this [fall] issue of The Lyre! So many of us identify with you - DuBois sent the editor a follow-up from thank you for sharing!" this year's meetup with Hurley: "This time "Be still my heart. I am overwhelmed From Heather Hall (Delta Zeta, Central we ate at a popular neighborhood café on with how beautifully @alphachiomegahq Michigan University) Union Street in San Francisco, across the captured my story for their fall 2019 street from the church where my husband issue of The Lyre and the opportunity to and I were married 56 years ago. Lots of inspire people nationwide! My dream memories! It was great to continue our has always been to share my story with tradition." as many people as possible in hopes of inspiring others to never ever let anything or anyone stop you from doing Who Receives The Lyre? All collegiate members receive the magazine to their permanent address on file with headquarters. Alumnae members who have made cumulative gifts of $299 to the Foundation achieve the Life Loyal Roll and receive the magazine as part of the current donor communications strategy. 4 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Corner Office What Does It Mean to Be "Top of Our Game" for the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation? By Mary Pat Lambke (Beta Epsilon, Michigan State University), Foundation Chair How interesting Ideally, we want to: the years, many plans were developed that "Top of Our Ensure the Real. Strong. Women. and executed. Our wonderful donors, Game" is the theme Experience carries on volunteers and professional teams of this winter Impact our members positively worked tirelessly to achieve what we are Lyre issue! Our Empower our members to impact today. Foundation Board their world positively With all this said, do you think of Trustees has been At the time of this writing, as a way Alpha Chi Omega is at the top of our thinking about and to continue to push the bar for what game or are there new and exciting discussing this since August 2019. it means to be at the top of our game, heights yet to be achieved? Think the Foundation Board of Trustees is Collectively, we have acknowledged about how you reach your personal the Foundation's accomplishments over reevaluating our mission. Our goal is goals. How might your experience help the past five years, and what amazing to update our mission to reflect our Alpha Chi Omega reach new heights? accomplishments they are! For example, aspirational goals, inspire our members What can you bring to our "game" SO back in 2014, the Foundation granted to donate and offer reasons why it that we can be at the "top"? the Fraternity more than $430,000. matters. Stay tuned on our progress! The Foundation welcomes our This fiscal year, we granted almost While thinking about our members to share their time, talents $1.2 million - an increase of more aspirations, we would be remiss to not and treasures because it is only through than 160% - all for the educational and also remember what it has taken to get our mutual giving that our learning, philanthropic purposes of Alpha Chi to this point. Using the analogy of a leadership and service opportunities Omega a very grateful thank you to game or sport, we must have a vision will carry on. On behalf of the Board of our loyal donors! for what we want to achieve, a plan to Trustees, I ask each of you to consider Some might say that we are at the get there, dedication to execute the plan your role in achieving the vision of top of our game. What do you think and a support structure of individuals what Alpha Chi Omega can be. With about that? As an Alpha Chi Omega, I cheering us on. the participation of all, Alpha Chi am always striving for new heights. Our The Foundation's vision began over Omega will continue to raise the bar Board of Trustees is also aspiring for 40 years ago by a group of members of what it means to be at the top of our because there is more we can do wanting to continue the experience more game. In my opinion, that is how we and more that we want to do. they had as well as develop what they stay relevant for generations to come! envisioned for future members. Over The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 5 D Perspectives A Journey Come Full Circle By Allison Burkman (Alpha Pi, University of North Dakota) ight years ago, if someone asked course of my future. I no longer had the E me about joining Greek life, I view that these were "just sorority girls"; would have replied with a firm, instead I now knew that these were real, "No, I am not a sorority girl." strong sorority women that are creating At the same time, if you had asked me a lasting impact. Throughout my time what CVIC stands for, I would not have as a collegiate member, like SO many known what it was. Finally, if you had others, I grew, met my best and closest asked me about domestic violence or friends, and developed a strong interest sexual assault, it is likely something in our national philanthropy of domestic I (and many others) would not have violence awareness and education. wanted to discuss. Today, eight years We all know violence occurs in our later, my answers sound much different. communities and on our campuses, We now know almost half of college which is why it is vital to continue these women in dating relationships report conversations. It is important to be experiencing violent and abusive aware of resources available to you on dating behaviors, and that is only what your campus and in your community if is reported. We also frequently hear you, a sister or a friend needs support. that one in three college women will I highly recommend visiting with experience an attempted or completed your local domestic violence or sexual rape during college. We also know these assault agency for both volunteer and issues do not only impact women. And be a resource for students - a resource educational opportunities. when it comes to domestic violence that was not previously available If you need assistance, please reach and dating abuse, more than 50% of at UND. I encourage and facilitate out to your local domestic violence college students report these behaviors conversations about difficult topics, or sexual assault agency, the National are difficult to identify, and they do including unhealthy relationships, Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799- not know how to help someone who is domestic violence, sexual assault and 7233) or the National Sexual Assault experiencing them.* bystander intervention. Although it is Hotline (1-800-656-4673). So what is being done about this? important to be aware of warning signs, How are we helping those that have it is equally important to know what *Statistics from "College Dating experienced violence and how is it being to look for in a healthy relationship! Violence and Abuse Poll" available at prevented? Programming provided by Alpha Chi breakthecycle.org/surveys. Fortunately, here is where my Omega addresses these topics as well, role comes into play! I work as the and I have received feedback from prevention and education campus UND faculty and CVIC staff on how specialist for the Community Violence knowledgeable members of the Alpha Pi Intervention Center (CVIC) located in chapter are! Grand Forks, North Dakota. I provide It has been fun, exciting and violence prevention and education sometimes difficult to see my path come programming to students at the full circle back to where it all began. University of North Dakota (UND) and When I decided to be a part of Greek life See page 12 for a recap of our also serve as the philanthropy advisor for at UND, I did not know what to expect. chapters' efforts during this year's the Alpha Pi chapter there. However, I quickly learned that this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every day I have the opportunity to decision was going to shape the entire 6 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre AXQ News Launching History By Lindsay Davenport (lota Alpha, Alumnae Initiates), Operations Manager the dream. We have already posted On October 25, Alpha Chi Omega LYRE over 1,400 unique items to the website, officially launched the first phase of Official Chi Omega Fraternity and we're adding more all the time." our history website. This is not the In partnership with HistoryIT, a same history section that has existed company specializing in preserving for years on alphachiomega.org, but a historical items and making them Number brand new searchable item-tracking Volume 33 available to the public, headquarters website. staff reviewed 200 linear feet of stored The What does this mean? In the past, materials, 38,400 photographs, 1,080 our only access to Alpha Chi Omega objects, 70 scrapbooks and much history was the stories passed down more! Choosing an all-encompassing through chapters of their founding, selection of items to begin the site items posted by headquarters and our with was no small task. The CEO of own experiences. You might have been HistoryIT, Kristen Gwenn-Becker, had lucky enough to tour headquarters to create a unique approach to this in Indianapolis, where most items on vast collection of materials. display are behind glass and never get "It was a matter of selecting the a chance to share their story. right items to properly represent "With this new website, Alpha Chi the huge impact Alpha Chi Omega Conv Omega is stepping forward to has had on the world and telling the celebrate our rich history and to make The Lyre story of the organization for the past it more accessible, alive and relevant," of Winter 134 years," she explains. "We had to says Vicky Harrison (Alpha Mu, approach it from smaller categories, Indiana University), the archivist at ensuring that every element was headquarters. represented within the first phase This history website is specially of the website. From this point on, designed to bring Alpha Chi Omega's headquarters staff can then add each history to life. See photographs and item themselves, as the framework has items, discovered in storage boxes, already been created." that have never been on display. Capturing Alpha Chi Omega's Find submissions and stories about history and making it available to all being a sorority woman over 134 lyre members is a priority of the Fraternity. years. Discover the similarities of U.S. ALPHA Our hope is that members will now history and Alpha Chi Omega history be able to deepen their connection to through the interactive timeline. Alpha Chi Omega by performing their Want to know what life was like back own research about sisters of their in the 1930s? Check out the section chapter, the history of the organization dedicated to hosting every single Lyre and the stories that are no longer lost issue produced up to 2017. in the shadows of items long forgotten. "This is a very exciting time for Alpha Chi Omega," shares Harrison. Discover untold stories at https:// "A project of this magnitude has been alphachiomega.historyit.com. a dream. Now we have a blueprint for WHAT'S The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 7 Beta Omicron (Florida Southern College) They belonged. a sisterhood, people have an inherent desire to belong and to be a part of something greater than themselves. We belong. For 134 years, Alpha Chi Omega has been that place to belong for over 275,000 women. In 1885, our seven You belong. Founders were looking for a place to belong, and when one did not exist, they created it. That's the epitome of what we By Jen Wallach (lota Chi, Middle Tennessee State University), know today as real, strong women. Associate Director of Education and Leadership Initiatives This past October, we celebrated our 134th birthday and our seven Belonging (noun): an affinity for a they continue to make year after year trailblazing Founders. We asked sisters place or a situation. when they get together for reunions or what made them feel like they belonged If you asked five people what the join alumnae chapters. in Alpha Chi Omega during recruitment definition of "belonging" was, you Many women going through and what makes them still feel that sense would likely get five different answers. recruitment hope that at the end, they of belonging in Alpha Chi Omega today. For some, their definition would will find sisterhood. I think what they're Not surprisingly, we received a wide center around possession - something really looking for is a place to belong. range of responses, but the one thing belonging to someone or something. A place where they feel loved, valued we all know is that without Amy, Anna, For others, though, their definition and accepted for who they are now and Bertha, Bessie, Estelle, Nellie and Olive, might center around a relationship or, who they are yet to become. Belonging our place to belong would never have furthermore, a feeling of closeness or is a human need, just like the need for existed. Today, and every day, I continue intimacy. food and shelter. Whether it be with to be thankful for the place that I belong For sisters across the country, I would family, friends, coworkers, a religion or - Alpha Chi Omega. venture to guess that their definition of belonging might be derived from their membership in Alpha Chi Omega. The "I felt I was a sister even before recruitment began. The Gamma memories they made on bid day when they ran home, the memories they made Chis at Stetson University were and still are an incredibly diverse living in the chapter house with their and welcoming sisterhood to everyone." - Kristina Dahlene closest sister-friends and the memories (Gamma Chi, Stetson University) 8 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre AXO News "Being told that the unique qualities that make "I was an in-house legacy of another sorority on me who I am will be celebrated and leveraged in campus, but I just knew I felt at home at Alpha Chi. AXQ made me take notice. Seeing the diversity I'm SO thankful I found my place among some of the already in the sisterhood made me realize most amazing women, both in college and now as they meant it." - Amy Strom (Theta Omega, an alumna." - Nicole Holubar Walker (Epsilon Phi, Marquette University) Georgia Institute of Technology) Happy Founder's Day! Kappa Rho (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Zeta lota Zeta (Charlotte, North Carolina) joint Founders' Day event Kappa Upsilon (Florida International University) Gamma Psi Gamma (Sacramento, California) Gamma Zeta (Kansas State University) The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 9 AXQ News Welcome Home, Lambda Xi! Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia On November 15, 60 new members participated in the Lambda Xi chapter's initiation ceremony at the Jaguar Student Activities Center on the campus of Augusta University. The following day, the chapter was installed at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, becoming the third Panhellenic organization on campus. Attendees at The founding members of Lambda Xi the banquet included National President Angela Costley Harris, CEO Katie Some of the Gaffin, Alpha Chi Omega staff, Augusta members of our University staff and faculty, family, newest chapter friends and Lambda Xi advisors. During the installation ceremony, Chapter President Kayla Holt told those gathered, "As a founding chapter we are given the ultimate opportunity to create our own legacy at Augusta University that will pave the way. Our organization is already off to an amazing start because of the talented young women who are our founding members." Co-Chapter Advisor Lisa Frost (Zeta (Left to right) CEO Rho, Northwood University) added, Katie Gaffin, Chapter "Sisters, I want you to know that we are President Kayla deeply proud of each and every one of Holt and National you. Wherever your individual lives take President Angela you, your sisterhood and love for one Costley Harris with another will keep you bonded forever the Lambda Xi as the founders of Alpha Chi Omega's chapter's charter Augusta University chapter. Together, you will seek the heights." Congratulations to the founding sisters of Lambda Xi! 10 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre AXO News Start the New Year with a New Book By Hannah Harris (Zeta Xi, University of North Carolina at Greensboro), Assistant Director of Volunteer Management) ALUMNAE In 2019, Alpha Chi Omega launched the Alumnae Book Club with great success! The group now has more than 1,500 members who can connect and enjoy AXQ BOOK the society of our sisterhood from wherever they are. The online group is host CLUB to vibrant discussions by sisters connecting across the country over their love of books. To see the full list of books for 2020 or to learn how to join, visit the Alumnae page on alphachiomega.org. Our first three books of 2020 are: # I NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ORPHAN'S TALE Before We DAISY JONES PAM JENOFF &THE SIX Were Yours THE LOST GIRLS Lisa Wingate OF PARIS TAYLOR JENKINS REID NOVEL AUTHOR OF THE January February March Before We Were Yours Daisy Jones & The Six The Lost Girls of Paris by Lisa Wingate by Taylor Jenkins Reid by Pam Jenoff Based on one of America's most notorious This is the story of a young, captivating Inspired by true events, this novel tells the real-life scandals, Before We Were Yours singer in the late 60s/early 70s. As Daisy mesmerizing story of a sisterhood of secret is a riveting adaptation of Georgia Tann's Jones hits the big time, another band is agents in WWII. The story starts with adoption scandal where she kidnapped also rising in fame and tensions grow as Grace Healey, who is rebuilding her life and, through a Tennessee-based adoption they join together. A coming-of-age story after losing her husband in the war, as she agency, sold poor children to wealthy set in Los Angeles, this book is filled with finds a suitcase filled with photographs of a families. The story alternates between rock and roll, intrigue and entertainment. dozen women. She learns that the women 12-year-old Rill Foss who fights to keep were part of a secret operation in WWII her siblings together and Avery Stafford, and many never returned home. Grace sets a successful federal prosecutor with a out to learn the truth behind the women's prominent family involved in state and stories in this novel. federal government. The story is riveting, wrenching and ultimately uplifting, reminding us that even though the paths Book Club By the Numbers we take can lead different places, the heart Since our book club began in Read more than 3,800 pages (in never forgets where we belong. February 2019, we have addition to reading e-books and Engaged 1,500 sisters listening to audiobooks) Enjoyed 11 books Connected on 2 live discussions AXQ News 2019 DVAM in Along with the rest of the Epsilon Nu (Boise State University) chapter, Emily Winkler (right) and Jessica Peterson (left) participated in the Women's & Children's Alliance 5K. Review The Delta This year's Domestic Kappa (Sam Houston State Violence Awareness University) chapter hosted Month focused on a luminary walk to spread power, control and ALPHA awareness of domestic the journey toward uminary violence across safety. Sisters across their campus. Swint the country took the charge to raise awareness and funds throughout their campuses and communities. A Take Back the Night event was the perfect way for the Beta Omicron (Florida Southern College) chapter to share the impact of domestic violence with their campus community. 12 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre AXQ News O At their first Golden Lyre Gala, the Gamma Chi (Stetson University) chapter raised $11,000 and collected Save the date for thousands of supplies for the Beacon Center. To Healthy Relationships spread awareness across the Week 2020! campus, part of the program February 10-14, 2020 including awarding campus men with the DVA Advocate and Omega Man titles. The goal of Alpha Chi Omegas Healthy Relationships Week is to foster the development of healthy relationships, and by Alex Martinez (Epsilon Theta, so doing, prevent domestic California State University, violence and sexual assault. Sacramento) passed out purple ribbons for domestic violence This year, Alpha Chi Omega is One of Alpha Chi Omegas newest awareness on campus. focusing our efforts on healthy chapters, Lambda Nu (Northeastern communication. Open and University), jumped into its first DVAM honest communication is a by tabling on campus. cornerstone to every healthy relationship. Alpha Chi Omega challenges you to evaluate your relationships with family, friends or romantic partners to see where you can work to have healthier communication. sh Our programming is open to all AXO who wish to create real change NEVER in their community - members, hurt! friends and family, too! Look forward to more information on this empowering campaign in the coming months as we By hosting Pizza Pie with Alpha Chi, continue our commitment to the Delta Rho (University of Arkansas) our national philanthropy of chapter was able to raise funds and domestic violence awareness! awareness to support victims of domestic violence. 722 The Kappa Lambda (University of San Diego) chapter hosted a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to raise awareness on campus. D AXO News Serving Support for DVA This trailblazing sister combined her love of Alpha Chi Omega and her business to make an impact in her community. By Courtney Servaes (Omicron, Baker University) The first time Madison Mater and I met, she was interviewing for a position at my brewery, Servaes Brewing Company, which had recently opened in Shawnee, Kansas. It became clear early on that Madison and I had several things in common - craft beer, Baker University and Alpha Chi Omega. Madison quickly became an integral part of our brewery family. The brewery opened April 20, 2019, making me the first female head brewer and owner in the state of Kansas. Being a woman in the beer industry can be a challenge, and I knew it would be. I graduated from Baker University in December 2009 and started brewing in 2012 after a friend introduced me to the Courtney Servaes at her brewery raspberry purée before canning. We chose hobby. Even as a homebrewer, the male-to- red carnations because of the flower's female ratio seemed overwhelming and, at connection to Alpha Chi Omega, and we times, discouraging. picked raspberry purée to give the beer a But I fell in love with beer and the purple hue, the color of domestic violence process of brewing good beer, and the awareness. lack of women didn't matter as much as Since posting about this beer on social pursuing my dreams. Brewing quickly media, we heard from SO many sisters became both a passion and an obsession. across the United States, and on the Friday My homebrewing equipment took over when the beer was released, we had many my kitchen, garage and basement. After show up to the brewery to buy it. several years of taking my homebrew to "It brought in some faces that I area beer festivals and getting feedback, I hadn't seen in years, and that was pretty decided it was time to open a business. Dried carnations were boiled for the awesome," Madison said. Since opening, I've brewed almost 150 special beer. Throughout our time in Alpha Chi unique beers. Some of these beers have Omega, Madison and I both grew to been light and easy to drink. Others have is over, the beer is chilled and transferred understand the importance of continued been sour or dark. The brewing process to large fermenters for anywhere from two awareness about domestic violence and varies based on the style of beer. Typically, weeks to four months. how it impacts one in four women. We brewing a beer consists of a 6-hour Of the 150 unique beers I've brewed donated 10% of proceeds from the beer brewday that involves taking hundreds of SO far, one of my favorites was a beer to a local domestic violence shelter that pounds of grain and mashing it in water Madison and I brewed in honor of helps around 8,000 people a year. It is our for more than an hour. After the mash, the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We hope that we will make this beer an annual beer is boiled for a designated period of decided to brew a sour ale, using edible release SO we can continue to support time, depending on the style. Once the boil dried red carnations in the boil and adding victims of domestic violence. 14 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Sigma Sigma (St. Louis, Missouri) won the alumnae chapter National Council Trophy in 2018. Alumnae Chapter Women Awards DONTHAZE 2020 is a convention year, and for alumnae chapters, that also means alumnae chapter awards! We love celebrating our alumnae chapters and the members working SO hard for their success. This year, the lifetime engagement department has created a new resource to help alumnae chapters apply for awards. We know that our alumnae chapters are doing great things to celebrate sisterhood, support their communities and connect sisters across the country. It is our hope that every alumnae chapter will apply for at least one alumnae chapter award. To learn more about alumnae chapter awards, visit Thanks to all our collegiate chapters that participated in National Hazing Prevention Week in September. We're excited to the Alumnae page on alphachiomega.org and select announce the winner of our banner contest is Epsilon Eta at "Alumnae Awards." Applications are due January 10. Stephen F. Austin State University. What a great way to share with your community the importance of ending hazing on campuses. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 15 Explore New Horizons Alpha Chi Omega 2020 National Convention Baltimore, MD The 61st National Convention On June 26-28, 2020, join more than 1,000 sisters at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront at 2020 National Convention Theme: the historic Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. "Explore New Horizons" Explore new horizons with Alpha Chi Omega at Just as ships use the Baltimore harbor to refuel and this weekend of sisterhood. Grow personally and reenergize before heading back out to sea, we invite you professionally through education sessions, celebrate to come to convention to refocus and recommit your the achievements of the last biennium and renew your engagement to the organization. Find your true north and connection to Alpha Chi Omega. Registration will set out on your journey with Alpha Chi Omega. open in February 2020 on alphachiomega.org. 16 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Inuders' Guide to Baltimore Our local volunteer chairs, Liza Pugliese Hallsten (Alpha Omega, Birmingham-Southern College) and Jenna Massoni (Beta Pi, Washington College), share their favorites in Photo by Baltimore. They can't wait to welcome Dean Ray, you to their city! courtesy of Visit Baltimore Jenna: Sisters can visit the old ships, the shopping center and the market. It's also nice to walk around by the water. What are you most excited for at convention? Liza Jenna What's your Baltimore fun fact? Liza: I am most excited for the educational Liza: Baltimore's World Trade Center at sessions and guest speakers. I always learn the Inner Harbor is the world's tallest something new about Alpha Chi Omega What are your favorite sites in five-sided building. Take the elevator to and about myself. Baltimore? the 27th floor for a panoramic view of Jenna: I'm SO excited to see some of my Liza: I love visiting the Inner Harbor the city. alumnae chapter members. And I can't restaurants and the National Aquarium. Jenna: Snowballs (the dessert) were wait to meet some new sisters. Jenna: My first favorite site is Camden invented in Baltimore - and we Yards. Although we may not always definitely embrace that! Snowballs are a be winners, I always enjoy going to staple that I would recommend out-of- the Orioles games and taking in the town sisters try. experience. My second favorite site is Volunteers Wanted! Fells Point. This part of Baltimore is on What do people not know about the water and has a ton of character. We need a crew of volunteers Baltimore that you want to share? Liza: The Charm City Circulator and to help pull off an incredible What will sisters find on the Inner Harbor Connector water taxi are convention. In early 2020, visit Harbor near our hotel? free transportation services that stop the Stay Connected page on Liza: The original Phillips Seafood in many popular neighborhoods of alphachiomega.org and select restaurant, USS Constellation, Vaccaro's southern Baltimore. "Convention" for position Italian Pastry Shop, Little Italy, Charm Jenna: Baltimore is a football town. descriptions and sign-up City Cakes, Loch Bar - the oysters are instructions. Questions? Email People love their traditions, tailgates and amazing! Also, check out the Edgar have a real passion for the sport and the volunteer@alphachiomega.org. Allan Poe house. team. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 17 Schedule of Events Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27 Sunday, June 28 Breakfast on Your Own & Breakfast on Your Own & Off-site Service Project Wellness Activity Wellness Activity City Excursions National Chapter Meeting National Chapter Meeting Registration Sisterhood Luncheon Foundation Luncheon Welcome Dinner Keynote & Educational Keynote & Educational Sessions Sessions Sisterhood Gathering Reunion Night Dinner Carnation Celebration Stay tuned for more information on Friday excursions and new mentoring opportunities throughout the convention weekend! Collegian Opportunity: Convention Pages Interested in a backstage pass to convention? Serving as a convention page is a fun and exciting opportunity available exclusively to collegiate members. As a convention page, you will meet, work and network with alumnae, other collegians, staff and board members from across the country. You'll also work behind the scenes with event and meeting preparations, help during the election process and assist with a number of other convention activities. "Serving as a convention page was one of my favorite experiences from my collegiate career," says 2018 page Allie Cantalupo (Kappa Chi, Florida Gulf Coast University). "Being able to work closely with the headquarters staff and meet sisters from around the country was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Interested? Please contact Ann Reightler, associate director of collegiate growth, at areightler@ alphachiomega.org. 18 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Convention You will make an impact. First-Time Attendee Guide Whether its participating in the off-site service project, giving at the on-site donation opportunity Never been to an Alpha Chi Omega convention or purchasing a star at the before? Here's what you can expect in Baltimore! Foundation's Star Booth, you can be a change-maker. You will perform the business of the Fraternity Delegates will vote on the next National Council and other business. You will learn about Alpha Chi and yourself. You will celebrate! Education sessions will help Convention will recognize you develop personally, dozens of award-winning professionally and in your chapters and women, and we'll Alpha Chi Omega role. recap two years of Alpha Chi Omegas accomplishments. You will meet and reunite with sisters. Different ages, chapters and involvement - but we're all Alpha Chi Omegas! You will participate in Convention Choir Ritual. Two formal chapter Calling all musical Alpha Chi Omegas! meetings will be held with We need your voices as part of the 2020 1,000 other sisters. National Convention Choir! Our choir will lead the songs selected for chapter meetings and meals. Alumnae, collegians and volunteers are all welcome to join. More info to come on our website! The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 19 Foundation 2019-20 Scholarship Recipients Haley Alexa Through the generous support of members, families and friends, the Abraham Adams Epsilon Alpha Beta Alpha Chi Omega Foundation offers scholarships to individuals each Omicron Virginia year. Congratulations to the women receiving scholarships for the Epsilon Omicron Kelly Karnes Love & Loyalty Scholarship 2019-20 academic year! Fund, Alpha Chi Scholars Fund Madeline Erika Isabelle Natalie Emily Audrey Lauren Susan Akins Anderson Ariana Aris Arroyo Atkinson Bagdy Balto Epsilon Zeta Zeta Upsilon Epsilon Psi Beta Nu Theta Psi Alpha Lambda Iota Psi Alpha Lambda Jeannetta Land Frances Epsilon Psi MerLynn The Rachel B. Harriet Thwing Ellen Schalk- LaVone Wohlbier Scholarship Patton Wilson Chapter 30th Harris Pitcher Swett Endowment Holden Feild Memorial Bartine/Lisa Scholarship Anniversary Scholarship for Theta Psi Scholarship Scholarship Bartine Ferguson Scholarship Scholarship Megan Amber Bayasgal Lacey Amy Casey Catherine Savannah Barney Barto Batsaikhan Beasley Behar Birchmeier Ann Birozes Boettcher Omega Zeta Pi Alpha Mu Alpha Upsilon Rho Gamma Xi Beta Sigma Alpha Chi Burnette Grimes Honorable Jeanne Scharnberg Marsha King lota lota Marian McKee Julie Cain Alpha Chi Chapter Jones Scholarship, Harrison W. Staff Scholarship Grady Fund for Alumnae Chapter Smith Rosalie Burkhard Beta Scholarship Karen E. Weir Ewing Fellowship Alpha Upsilon Scholarship, Alpha McKinney Jackson Sigma Scholarship Memorial Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship Scholarship Julia Katie Chloe Bailey Ryan Kendra Jamie Madison Bollwitt Breen Bremer Broussard Brown-Ezell Budreau Bunting Buss Gamma Mu Gamma Theta Alpha Mu Gamma Phi Alpha Omega Alpha Beta Tau Epsilon Kappa Gamma Mu Fund Miriam Decker Jeanne Scharnberg Texas Scholarship Mary Starkweather Virginia Marian McKee Courtney Stewart in Memory of Scholarship Staff Scholarship Faust Scholarship Kelly Karnes Smith Rosalie & Ashley Knight Kathleen Rowland Scholarship McKinney Jackson Nelson Memorial Scholarship Scholarship 20 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Foundation O Kate Lauren Katie Abby Haylee Alyssa Sydney Allie Button Cain Caruso Casanova Chiariello Chvasta Cisneros Cohen Beta Nu Alpha Pi Kappa Delta Nu Psi, Delta Rho Zeta Omicron Epsilon Kappa Zeta Upsilon MerLynn Gertrude Omicron Mary Lee Thomas The Robinette Zeta Omicron Brooke Fessler Alpha Chi Harris Pitcher Galbraith Alpha Delta Marshall-Betty Family Legacy Chapter Love & Graduate Scholars Fund Scholarship Wiegman Chapter Jo Thomas Scholarship, Alpha Loyalty Fund Scholarship Scholarship, Alpha Scholarship Van Patten Chi Scholars Fund Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship, Alpha Chi Scholars Fund Johannah Anastasia Kelly Jordan Maggie Amanda Shannon Anna Comish Condos Conlon Cotney Craig Cronin Curristan D'Alesandro Upsilon Upsilon Theta Upsilon Epsilon Zeta Alpha Eta Zeta Phi Beta Nu Beta Phi Anne Peel LaRetta Matthews Theta Upsilon Jeannetta Land Wesche Strasser Frances MerLynn Marian McKee Hopkins Garland Chapter Scholarship Scholarship Patton Wilson Harris Pitcher Smith Rosalie Scholarship Scholarship, Alpha Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship McKinney Jackson Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship Katherine Mackenzie Megan Nancy Lauren Briana Sarah Isabela Dalimonte Davis Davis Delgado Diercks Dilworth Djafri Dobbs Alpha Tau Psi Alpha Omicron Phi Kappa Chi Epsilon Kappa Kappa Frances Tuttle Susan Esco Alpha Chapter Janice Crandall John Edward Delta Pi Delta Epsilon Kappa Patricia O'Brien Casbarian Alpha Chandler Fund Love & Loyalty Memorial Hurley, Jr. Love & Loyalty Scholarship Frechette Tau Scholarship Fund Scholarship Scholarship Fund in Memory of Scholarship Christian Behl Sarah Dobson Analise Alana Lauren Taylor Lauren Rose Michal Delta Epsilon Doorhy Dorfstatter Downes Downey Doyel Dunbar Dymarsky Theta Delta Epsilon Alpha Beta Epsilon Zeta Gamma Tau Delta Rho Alpha Beta Iota 50th Anniversary Theta Chapter Claudia Steele Jeannetta Land Edna Hoffman Alpha Chi Virginia Marian McKee Scholarship, Alpha Love & Loyalty Baker Fellowship Scholarship Bowman Scholars Kelly Karnes Smith Rosalie Chi Scholars Fund Fund Scholarship, Alpha Scholarship McKinney Jackson Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 21 Foundation Gillian Emma MaKenna Grace Anna Jordyn Mary Ann Lexi Eames Edgar Eilert Elman Esco Eskijian Etling Faber Zeta Upsilon Beta Omicron Gamma Zeta Beta Delta Epsilon Zeta Alpha Nu Alpha Beta Phi Hannah Keenan Denslow Alpha Chi Florence Mary McMurtry Bonnie House Jody Bayer Marian McKee Scholarship Scholarship, Alpha Scholars Fund Armstrong Winkler Andrews Martindill Smith Rosalie Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship, Alpha Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship McKinney Jackson Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship Breanna Hannah Arielle Kim Alyssa Taylor Jessica Dany Fanning Farmer Fay Ferguson Forbes Ford Forman Fritsche Epsilon Zeta Delta Omicron Epsilon Zeta Alpha Beta Beta Lambda Epsilon Kappa Zeta Phi Alpha Mu Jeannetta Land Marian McKee Jeannetta Land Bonnie House Lillian Pollack Epsilon Kappa Ellen Schalk- Ruth Paddock Scholarship Smith Rosalie Scholarship Andrews Cawley Fund in Scholarship Feild Memorial Mauger McKinney Jackson Scholarship Honor of Gamma in Memory of Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Lambda Christian Behl Emily Hailey Miranda Antonia Samantha Mary Daniela Carolyn Gasparro Gatins Gelb Gianulias Gilchrist Virginia Gonzalez Goodman Alpha Chi Beta Sigma Beta Omega Gamma Nu Iota Rho Glennon Zeta Iota Rho Alpha Chi Chapter Frances Jessie Fanyo Payne Marian McKee Honorable Epsilon Chi Hannah Keenan Ellen Schalk- Scholarship Patton Wilson Scholarship, Alpha Smith Rosalie Harrison W. Barbara Egerton Scholarship Feild Memorial Scholarship Chi Scholars Fund McKinney Jackson Ewing Fellowship Brady Tillery Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Amanda Hannah Josie Groll Hailey Kinzie Logan Taylor Claire Gosche Greer Guerra Gura Hall Halvorson Hamilton Beta Omega Alpha Nu Omicron Honorable Theta Sigma Alpha Beta Kappa Chi Delta Omicron Alpha Chi Omicron Chapter Harrison W. Honorable Virginia Omicron Annabelle Ellen Schalk- Scholars Fund Centennial Ewing Fellowship Harrison W. Kelly Karnes Alpha Chi Grant Parsons Feild Memorial Scholarship Ewing Fellowship Scholarship Scholars Fund Scholarship Scholarship 22 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Foundation O Juliet Lara Hardy- Hallee Sierra Lauren Dennise Emily Sarah Hardesty Braz Haygood Hazard Heitman Hernandez- Hethcox Higley Alpha Mu Lambda Nu Alpha Mu Plascencia Sigma Beta Epsilon Zeta Delta Omega Zeta Psi Jeanne Scharnberg Alpha Chi Ellen Schalk- Genevieve M. Jeanne Scharnberg Lillian Pollack Alpha Chi Staff Scholarship Scholars Fund Field Memorial Rasco Scholarship Staff Scholarship Shawn Margaret Cawley Fund in Scholars Fund Scholarship Donnelley Honor of Gamma Scholarship Lambda Karis Hailey Imaan Kristen Victoria Amanda Michelle Jenna Holm Holmes Hoque Howard Hughes Ivy Jecha Johnston Delta Chi Chi Theta Omega Epsilon Zeta Alpha Upsilon Delta Tau Phi Kuergeleis Margaret Coates Hortense Osmun Ellen Schalk- Jeanetta Land Miriam Decker Harriet Thwing Betty Land Mack Scholarship for Sawyer Memorial Miller/Hortense Feild Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Holden Love & Loyalty Delta Chi Chapter Scholarship, Alpha Miller Adams Scholarship Scholarship Fund Chi Scholars Fund Fund "I have so much love and respect for this Ruth Zoe Autumn Katie organization, and donors Jones Jones Jordan Kretz Beta Xi Alpha Beta Tau Alpha such as yourself make the MerLynn Virginia Alpha Gamma Omicron Harris Pitcher Kelly Karnes Alpha Georgia Hannah Keenan experience all the better." Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Alexandra Brooke Alex Jennie Katie Whitney Katie Lynch Monica Lacy Lapke Lee Lee Lewis Lewis Epsilon Psi MacDonald Alpha Mu Phi Epsilon Iota Sigma Theta Pi Iota Lambda Cathy Smith Epsilon Kappa Alpha Chi John Edward Frances Ellen Schalk- Alpha Chi lota Lambda Boragno Dee Dee Bychak Scholars Fund Hurley, Jr. Patton Wilson Feild Memorial Scholars Fund Chapter Scholarship Memorial Fund Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 23 Foundation "I hope to one day have the funds to be able to donate money so other Alpha Chi Tracey Mai Cassie Edith Molly Beta Nu Malhado Mares Marshall Omega sisters can receive Delta Zeta Zeta Theta MerLynn Delta Tau Harris Pitcher Helen B. Steg Hannah Keenan Harriet Thwing scholarships just as | did." Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Holden Scholarship Natalie Anna Louise Maleah Matey Alex Emily Justice Kim Chelsea Marshall Martin Alpha Eta Mayse McNulty Miller Monfort Moore Zeta Nu Alpha Phi Beta Eta Delta Chi Marjorie Carter Zeta Nu Alpha Phi Zeta Nu 25th Bel LaRue Neal Breckner Betty Land Mack Dorothea DeKay Alpha Chi Zeta Nu 25th Ellen Schalk- Anniversary Fund Scholarship Memorial Love & Loyalty Schick Scholarship Scholars Anniversary Fund Feild Memorial Scholarship, Alpha Fund, Alpha Chi Scholarship Chi Scholars Fund Scholars Fund Callie Meg Lydia Madison Laura Alex Rachel Thuy Moran Moreland Morrison Moye Munoz Murray Newinski Nguyen Alpha Mu Alpha Lambda Kappa Nu Zeta Theta Beta Eta Delta Tau Epsilon Jeanne Scharnberg Gloria Mae Patricia O'Brien Nu Nu Alumnae Alpha Chi Lina Baum Van Founders' Lambda Staff Scholarship Nelson Memorial Frechette Chapter Scholars Roy Scholarship Fellowship Mary Dell Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship O'Bannon Smith Love & Loyalty Fund Kaya Molly Kelsey Olivia Kelly Erin Leslie Katie Nies O'Connell O'Connor Pandola Pellegrino Penrose Prideaux Primrose Phi Delta Chi Beta Rho Delta Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Xi Sigma Psi Jane Bird Lohse Janet Marie Frances Helen B. Steg Miriam Decker MerLynn Ellen Schalk- Mary Emma Scholarship Bradley Brown Patton Wilson Scholarship, Alpha Scholarship Harris Pitcher Feild Memorial Griffith Marshall Ball Breece Scholarship Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship Scholarship Fellowship Memorial Scholarship 24 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Foundation O Sophie Brenda Jennifer Norah Hannah Tamar Charla Hannah Richards Rodriguez Rubens Scanlan Sevillano Sher Simons Smith Delta Epsilon Alpha Gamma Zeta Omicron Epsilon Kappa Alpha Mu Chi Nu Judith Thomas Jones Memorial Upsilon Ellen Schalk- Epsilon Kappa Jeanne Scharnberg Annabelle Helen Leytze Vigor Scholarship, Scholarship Miriam Decker Feild Memorial Scholarship Staff Scholarship Grant Parsons Radcliffe Alpha Chi Scholarship Scholarship in Memory of Scholarship Scholarship, Alpha Scholars Fund Christian Behl, Chi Scholars Fund Alpha Chi Scholars Fund Lillian Katie Noah Taylor Nicole Anna Claire Ella Natalia Smith Spencer Stanton Starkey Svatek Taylor Thibault Torres Alpha Lambda Alpha Lambda Zeta Omicron Alpha Mu Beta Lambda Alpha Phi Gamma Xi Beta Eta Harriet Thwing Gloria Mae Zeta Omicron Jeanne Scharnberg Erica Lyn Bowden Donna Smith Alice Lohrman Beta Eta Love & Holden Nelson Memorial Chapter Love & Staff Scholarship Memorial Chereck Andrews Loyalty Fund Scholarship Scholarship, Alpha Loyalty Fund Scholarship Scholarship Michigan Chi Scholars Fund Scholarship Kyra Razan Hunter Lauren Annie Katie Lydia Alexis Treible Turminini Vinsonhaler Wake Wanless Whitlow Wielgus Willingham Zeta Sigma Epsilon Omega Epsilon Psi Beta Nu Epsilon Kappa Chi Iota Phi Delta Chi Alpha Chi Marian McKee Epsilon Psi Ellen Schalk- Honorable Jane Bird Lohse Marian McKee Kuergeleis Scholars Fund Smith Rosalie Chapter 30th Feild Memorial Harrison W. Scholarship Smith Rosalie Scholarship for McKinney Jackson Anniversary Scholarship Ewing Fellowship McKinney Jackson Delta Chi Chapter Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship "Through everything, Alpha Chi has been my rock - full of people who | knew loved and supported me unconditionally. It means the Abbey Maddie Ellie Alyssa Witt world to recognize that this support Wright Young Zenz Theta Upsilon Gamma Iota Chi Delta Tau extends far beyond my own Julie Ann Florida Lauren Snow Harriet Thwing Tamborino Scholarship Memorial Holden chapter. Thank you for believing in Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship me and for generosity that is truly inspirational." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 25 Foundation Natalie Alexander Emma Bairo Taylor Beightol Beta Eta (Florida State University) Beta Omicron (Florida Southern Theta lota (Baylor University) Junior in communication media College) Senior in journalism, public studies Junior in business administration relations, new media and political science Fun fact: This past recruitment I Favorite quote: "May today be served Florida State's Panhellenic the day you courageously pursue Favorite quote: "Sometimes fear community as a Rho Gamma. every opportunity to make a does not subside, so you must do Becoming a recruitment counselor difference for something SO much it afraid." was one of the best experiences I greater than you. -Morgan Harper have had while at FSU. Nichols The 2019-20 Scarlet Ribbon Leadership Council Miranda Gelb Josie Groll Liz Hannan Beta Omega (The University of Beta Omega (The University of Epsilon (University of Southern Toledo) Toledo) California) Senior in communication Senior in law and social thought Junior in neuroscience and Favorite quote: "Life is tough but and women's and gender studies business finance SO are you." Fun fact: I won a trip to the United Favorite quote: "Hard work beats Nations my senior year of high talent when talent doesn't work school, which is how I decided to hard!" Tim Notke go into law. 26 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Foundation O Haylee Chiariello Maggie Craig Kiersten Diercks Psi (The University of Oklahoma) Alpha Eta (University of Mount Rho (University of Washington) & Delta Rho (University of Union) Sophomore in business Arkansas) Sophomore in psychology, administration and pre-medicine Sophomore in kinesiology integrated media and marketing Fun fact: All three women in my Fun fact: My mom and my aunt Favorite quote: "Do not accept immediate family are Alpha Chis, are Alpha Chi Omegas! Sharing the things you cannot change. and we are all from single-letter this sisterhood with them is more Change the things you cannot chapters: Rho, Phi and Chi! special than I could have ever accept." imagined. Meet the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation's Scarlet Ribbon Leadership Council, a group comprised of collegiate donors who serve as ambassadors for the Foundation's mission, purpose and initiatives. Throughout the year, they work to promote annual fundraising campaigns and help educate their chapter, along with others in their regions, on the work of the Foundation. Anna Jones Madde Klinkey Alpha Chi Omega mourns the Beta Phi (Bowling Green State Delta Chi (William Woods passing of Camryn Harness (Beta University) University) Psi, Louisiana Tech University). Senior in integrated mathematics Junior in communications and Camryn was an active member education public relations of the Scarlet Ribbon Leadership Fun Fact: I have traveled to more Favorite quote: "It's important to Council, and we are grateful for than 20 different countries. do well, but it's more important to the contributions she provided. do good." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 27 D Housing Small Spaces, friends, the lodge has the softest furniture!" You may think having a smaller space might prevent Big Sisterhood members from hosting events there, but this is not the case for our Beta sisters! Mellema explains that all events are held at the lodge, including chapter meetings, recruitment and sisterhood events. Other sororities are invited over for By Eliza Payne bonding as well. She says members appreciate the space (Delta Chi, William Woods University), Housing Operations Coordinator being so versatile: "The first floor is beautiful and formal, When you hear the words "sorority house," many people while our basement is cozy and intimate." Ultimately, Mellema says that support and sisterhood immediately imagine expansive homes; however, the make Beta's lodge a home. National Housing Corporation has facilities of all different "Home is where the people you love are, and our lodge sizes to suit the varying needs of our members and the allows our sisterhood to be together," she says. "Even campuses where our chapters reside. No matter the size without the beautiful furnishings we have, our lodge of the facility, the NHC works to make sure our members would be home because of who we get to spend our time are safe and have spaces that are warm, welcoming and with when we are there. Our lodge allows us to have a spectacular! Sisters from two NHC chapters provide their space where we can fully be ourselves, and when you're in college, a space like that is not common. Having this lodge perspectives on what it is like to have a smaller facility and has shaped the experience of Alpha Chi Omega for each how the members find value in that experience. member of the Beta chapter because we truly have a home away from home." Beta (Albion College) 1 1 Chapter Size: 33 0 AX Live-in Number: 0 3 Our Beta chapter sisters at Albion College in Albion, Michigan have a unique housing experience in that the members have a facility, but they do not live there. This is the norm on Albion's campus, and the facility is commonly referred to as a lodge. Chapter President Paige Mellema describes Beta's lodge as sophisticated yet homey and always full of members. The area you're most likely to find members occupying is the basement, which Mellema says provides a "great environment for sisters to bond, have movie nights and study during the cold winter months." Having the lodge as a designated place just for Alpha Chi Omega sisters is particularly helpful when the library and academic buildings are full during finals. The Beta lodge provides a safe space for members to connect and create memories. Baking cookies in the two kitchens in the facility is a favorite pastime of members, and as Mellema notes, "When you have had a long day and need to relax with your closest 28 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Housing Save the Date! Housing Appreciation Week 2020 is just around the corner, SO make AXO sure to mark 1464 your calendars for January 27-31, 2020! Be sure to check the Alpha Chi Omega website for the schedule and use #AXOisHome Epsilon Omega to campus, members often feel comfortable when sharing hanging out and doing homework in between your housing (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) classes." Chapter Size: 230 experience on The chapter also intentionally provides Live-in Number: 8 social media! a warm and welcoming feeling by hanging photographs of members throughout the Epsilon Omega is in San Luis Obispo, facility to create ownership of and connection California, and is home to our sisters at Cal to the space. Poly, San Luis Obispo. For Epsilon Omega Epsilon Omega hosts a variety of events members, this house has a special history. throughout the year at the house, such as Originally a one-story bungalow, an Alpha Chi chapter dinners, holiday parties and sisterhood Omega alumna who majored in architecture at events. In addition, they also hold operational Cal Poly redesigned the facility into the two- meetings there; these are excellent ways to story building that you see today. The most bring more members to the facility during the unique feature of the house is that the upstairs year. Samota expressed her excitement over is shaped like a lyre! the chapter hosting a philanthropy event at the With only eight members living in the house for the first time this year, an Alpha Chi facility, it could become challenging to create a Cook-Off utilizing their parking lot. space for all 230 members to visit, but Chapter Samota adds, "[The house serves as] a safe President Erica Samota shares that the chapter space for members to relax, study, meet with has found a way to combat that. board members and create memories! Whether "On a weekly basis, members can print they need to come borrow a phone charger, and do their laundry at the house," she shares. heat up their lunch or get support from a sister, "Many members do not have access to free our house is always there for them." printing or laundry elsewhere, SO this is a big perk! Because we are the closest chapter house The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 29 Housing BEFORE AFTER Facility Focus Alpha (DePauw University) Explore the upgrades that This summer the the NHC made to four NHC provided chapter facilities across the updates to the Alpha chapter's TV country this summer. There's lounge, which many nothing like starting the members use to relax and unwind or new school year off with a as a quiet place to refreshed space! study. BEFORE AFTER AFTER The Symphony OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA To see beauty even in the common things of life, to shed the light of love and friendship round me; to keep my life in tune with the world that I shall make no discords in the harmony of life; to strike on the lyre of the universe only the notes of happiness, of joy, of peace; to appreciate every little service rendered; to see and appreciate all that is noble in another, be her badge what it may; and to let my lyre send forth the chords of love, unselfishness, sincerity. This is to be my symphony. lota Chi (Middle Tennessee State University) The NHC updated the lota Chi kitchen, lounge (pictured) and social areas. Our favorite addition was the Alpha Chi Omega Symphony displayed on the wall! Housing BEFORE AFTER Gamma Theta (University of Maryland) Our Gamma Theta sisters returned to large upgrades to several rooms in their facility, including the dining, living and study rooms (study room pictured here). AFTER BEFORE acuance AFTER Kappa Omicron (High Point University) Kappa Omicron chapter saw several updates to their facility, including their living room and foyer (pictured). From the moment you enter the facility you know you are in an Alpha Chi Omega home, from the branded pillows to the lyre-engraved mirror! Collegiate Corner Sisterhood and Sports Teams A full class schedule, Alpha Chi Omega and college athletics - these sisters balance them all! Hear from some collegiate members about how the Alpha Chi experience fits into (and enhances) the life of a student-athlete. How do you balance your in the day or a game on the weekend. My best friends on campus are in Alpha Chi; At Alpha Chi] | found a time? therefore, I make it a priority to find time home away from home "My Passion Planner is my everything! to hang out with them or walk through I set goals and work to achieve them each the house just to catch up with sisters for with friends that will last morning because nothing feels better a bit." - Haley Sims (Zeta Upsilon, Case than checking everything off my list at the a lifetime." - Haley Sims, Western Reserve University), volleyball end of the day!" - Sadie Soholt (Delta Psi, volleyball University of California, Santa Barbara), What is it like to have dance they will have my back on and off the teammates who are also "I I learned quickly freshman year how court." - Haley Sims, volleyball to schedule and organize my week to sisters? "I am SO thankful for having the make time for all of my commitments. "We have four other Alpha Chis on opportunity to play with three sisters on Last year I decided to run for VP finance the dance team. Doing what you love with the volleyball team. They understand because I felt confident in my abilities your sisters makes everything that much what I am going through in terms of to balance the position with classes and better!" - Sadie Soholt, dance time commitment and stress involved basketball." - Emilee Olsen (Alpha Omega, "My grand-big (Hannah Morris) is my in balancing Alpha Chi, volleyball and Birmingham-Southern College), basketball team captain! Being on the team with her school." - Marlee Dingle (Zeta Upsilon, "Surprisingly, my time management is has allowed her to truly become one of Case Western Reserve University), better in season than it is out of season. my closest friends." - Cameron Dunn (Iota volleyball During season, I use every spare moment Sigma, Southern Methodist University), pom I have to complete homework or study for "I have three other teammates who a test because I know I have practice later are Alpha Chis. I know no matter what SMU pom teammates and sisters Hannah Morris and Cameron Dunn BSC basketball player Emilee Olsen 32 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Alpha Chi Omega attracted me because the house wasn't made up of just What are the similarities What have you learned from a certain 'type' but girls between Alpha Chi and your Alpha Chi that helps with who share goals and team? your team, and vice versa? are natural leaders on "Both communities are made up of "I am the chapter president of Delta strong women. I'm constantly inspired Psi, and that has prepared me to take campus." - Hannah Morris, by the women in both organizations, and on the role of captain on my dance they're both groups that are leaders on team. Likewise, performing in front of pom campus." - Hannah Morris (Iota Sigma, hundreds of people has also given me "The roles I have (team captain and Southern Methodist University), pom the confidence to lead and serve as a VP finance) are fairly different from one "We both value spreading positivity spokeswoman and representative for my another, but they both have taught me within our own members and those chapter." - Sadie Soholt, dance confidence, communication, empathy and outside." - Cameron Dunn, pom "Being a member of both the pom accountability that have helped me grow "Both communities feel like a family to squad and Alpha Chi have taught me as a person and a leader." - Emilee Olsen, basketball me, and I'm thankful to be a part of two many leadership skills that I use in both supportive groups of women that push me organizations." - Cameron Dunn, pom "The one big lesson I've learned every day to be a better version of myself." "I have learned the value of sisterhood from being part of an athletic team and - Emilee Olsen, basketball from Alpha Chi. Everyone is always there Alpha Chi is how to work in a team. No for each other no matter what, and I've matter what a person's role in the team "Both experiences are yearlong is, the team would not be whole without commitments to achieving a specific goal tried to implement the same value with pom." - Hannah Morris, pom everyone. Every person is a piece of the and striving to make each other better." - puzzle; without one you would not be able Marlee Dingle, volleyball to complete it." - Haley Sims, volleyball | loved all the genuine conversations and outstanding people | had the pleasure of meeting through the recruitment process, and I immediately knew Alpha Chi could be my home away from home." - Marlee Dingle, volleyball Four Alpha Chi Omegas play on the CWRU volleyball team: (left to UCSB dancer Sadie Soholt right) Kassandra Blank, Haley Sims, Marlee Dingle and Jordyn Harberts The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 33 D On Campus Validate, Appreciate, Refer and advocacy specifically for students feeling. She appreciates that they did and young adults ages 14-25. the right thing by sharing and reaffirms By Emily Rose Jacobson It's important to support your mental that she is there for them. She refers (lota Chi, Middle Tennessee State University), health needs the same way you care for them to available resources and support Associate Director of Harm Reduction your physical health needs. Part of the services, if necessary. The V-A-R steps way we can care for our mental health is can be done in any order, depending on to talk to a friend, sister, trusted adult or the situation. Mental health is comprised of three main components: emotional, mental health practitioner about how we Collegiate chapters received resources psychological and social well-being. are feeling and managing our day-to-day to help start the conversation, and a Those three areas of well-being impact life. Research shows that 67% of college tailored guide was shared with alumnae how we think, feel and act. When students tell a friend first when they are chapter officers in an email. people feel emotionally, psychologically feeling suicidal. Alpha Chi Omega wants The video and conversation starter and socially well, they find happiness, members to feel empowered to navigate are great tools for advisors, parents and positivity, comfort and balance. those conversations should they need those interested in learning more about But what happens when one or to help a friend or sister who is having how to engage others in a conversation more than a bad day. about mental wellness. The conversation more of those areas of wellness is not at its best? Sometimes those feelings Through this partnership with Active starter is available on the Alpha Chi Minds, we have created a video and can be chalked up to a bad day or hard Omega website under the "Educational time. Sometimes it's more than that if conversation starter on the concept of Posters" section of the Collegians it is persistent and impacts the ability Validate, Appreciate, Refer (V-A-R). tab. The video can be accessed at This tool was created with the belief that to cope with stress, process feelings of activeminds.org/GreekLifeVAR with the anxiety, manage emotions or engage you don't need to be an expert to help. password GreekLifeVAR. with others. You just need to be there. Let's explore Research on collegiate mental health how V-A-R plays out: For more about the Harm Reduction has found that 39% of students in A sister validates by letting the Alliance and the educational poster series, college experience a significant mental person who confided in her know see the "His Side of the Story" feature on health issue. For Alpha Chi Omega, it's OK for them to feel what they are page 60. that would mean about 7,800 collegiate members have or will experience a significant mental health issue while in college. Alpha Chi Omega wants YOU DON'T NEED TO BE active minds members to know that it's OK to not be OK. AN EXPERT TO HELP. The Harm Reduction Alliance (comprised of Alpha Chi Omega, Zeta YOU JUST NEED TO BE THERE. Tau Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu) has formed a partnership with Active Minds, a nonprofit organization leading the industry in mental health awareness and education for students. Active VALIDATE REFER Minds focuses on education, research Courtesy of Active Minds 34 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre PHA ALPHA H CHI alphachiomega.org/recommend Know someone who would make a great sister? As a member of Alpha Chi Omega, you are our best resource for helping recruit real, strong women into our sisterhood. If you know an outstanding young woman who plans to participate in recruitment on her campus, be sure to take advantage of our convenient online recommendation form to let the chapter know. Visit alphachiomega.org/recommend to create and submit a recruitment recommendation form. While you're there, view our helpful videos, FAQs and other resources to discover what's new with recruitment! Life Celebrating the Past & lanning for the Future Quick Guide to anniversary Planning tie Thomas Glick (Alpha Beta, Purdue rsity), Chair of the Alpha Beta Centennial seeking the mittee sterhood is not just for college but heights lifetime. That was a central theme for years anted to showcase during the ennial celebration for the Alpha Beta ter of Alpha Chi Omega, which been an active chapter at Purdue versity since April 26, 1918. hapter members and alumnae ered to celebrate in September with a variety of events including inch and chapter meeting, campus s, dessert reception, chapter alpha beta e tours, evening dinner with ting and Sunday morning brunch centennial aple at Alpha Beta). It was a big 1918-2018 ertaking with years of planning ital campaign, celebration event countless volunteer hours. We to balance reminiscing about the while celebrating our present esses and needs and planning for future. Trying to reach every sister early impossible, but reconnecting meeting new sisters of different rations and experiences is not only but inspirational. Life O be afraid to utilize their resources and contacts from other chapter celebrations. Utilize the Ritual specialists about special ceremonies or needs - sometimes they can find hidden treasures for you to use or display. Utilize your chapter members' strengths and talents. This can help you save on costs and give collegiate members experience with photography and videography, designing T-shirts, working with local vendors, hosting special guests and more. Develop food menus that spark memories. Work with your chapter chef or venue caterer to develop a favorite If you are looking to plan a of details. The office also can help with food item shared by all chapter members and alumnae or choose favorite desserts chapter centennial or other milestone registration pages, emails to attendees, across the decades. anniversary event, here are some tips name badges and parking the day of that may provide a place to start. Incorporate Ritual into the your event. Book local hotel blocks. Think ahead celebration. We held a chapter meeting Organize a committee. It could and do this more than a year in advance with milestone pinning ceremonies include local alumnae, alumnae with for big events. and had various special ceremonies large networks, alumnae connected to Work with local alumnae. They throughout the weekend. Women had headquarters and the chapter's advisory are your "boots on the ground" and forgotten Ritual over time, but doing board. This committee can strategize can help with the best vendors to use, it together in a big room was really and help plan the event and/or capital among other things. For example, we emotional and impactful. We also had used a local flower shop that has done the Royal Order of the Red Carnation campaign. Establish a collegiate chapter several events at our chapter house and ceremony for men, and we inducted Purdue Pete! position. Alpha Beta created a The Union and a local food vendor to centennial chair position in the chapter provide a special treat. to help the organizers communicate with Connect with the college/university These are just a few points to the chapter members and do various alumni association. The staff can help consider when planning and it's all about jobs on campus or at the chapter house. with items including photo backdrops, the details and meaningful thought that Develop an event planning tour guides and connections to campus goes into your event! Even though a checklist. This should include: date organizations which add special huge part of a reunion is looking at old (check the college/university calendar touches to your event. Alpha Beta had photos and laughing about the good and sports schedules), location, catering, appearances by the Purdue Pete mascot, old days, don't forget that reunions tours, chapter needs/upgrades, decor, the Boilermaker Special train and the are also about creating new memories gifts, program ideas, special guests and Purdue Musical Organizations - which and supporting collegiate and future more. the chapter has a connection with due to members SO they can continue to create Coordinate with the college/ Alpha Chi Omega's musical heritage. memories and make an impact. We university conferences office. If Invite Alpha Chi Omega leadership. incorporated the past, present and future into our celebration with sisterhood at planning something at a campus You can make a request for board the center of it all. building, they are the best to work with members or headquarters staff to be on events and details. The staff can part of the program or reception using usually help navigate setting up the the following link: https://s.zoomerang. This article was originally published event through the chapter to help with com/r/guestrequest. for the Purdue Alumni Association and costs and will help coordinate a variety Speak with headquarters. Don't was updated for The Lyre. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 37 Making a Difference 167 WELCOME TO Miles PENNSYLVANIA for MS MS By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor :30 a.m. wakeup calls. Summer 4 heat. Six consecutive days of 20- to 30-mile runs. It's not how many people choose to spend a week of their summer, but for Lauren Wentz (Epsilon Tau, Virginia Tech), a 167-mile ultra- Lauren crossing into Pennsylvania about halfway through her segment marathon relay was the ideal way to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis - and to support a friend. A physical therapist, Wentz met go numb, his body to overheat and his not being able to see." John Platt when he came into her vision to decrease. After the marathon, Platt mentioned office for orthopedic issues. After some Through continued treatment, Wentz the MS Run the US ultra-marathon relay, conversation and bonding over their love and Platt developed a friendship, and for which he sat on the board. To raise of running, Wentz learned that Platt had Platt eventually asked her to be his awareness and funds to support MS multiple sclerosis (MS). guide for the Boston Marathon. She research and those living with MS, 19 "I had never worked with someone enthusiastically agreed. runners each take a segment of the 3,260 with MS," Wentz explains. "I had to do "My job with John was to run ahead miles it takes to cross the country. Wentz a lot of research, and he educated me a to the aid station every mile and grab ice decided she wanted to be part of it. lot." to cool him down, and to help literally "I applied for it and did not tell John The National Multiple Sclerosis guide him because he would lose his because I didn't know if I would get Society defines MS as a disease of the vision," she recounts. "He can only see accepted," she says. central nervous system that disrupts the two or three feet in front of him, SO I was She was, and a year of training and flow of information within the brain always looking long-distance down the fundraising began. Not only did Wentz and between the brain and body. MS road, figuring out where we needed to go need to get acclimated to the physical manifests itself differently in each person or veer off to avoid train tracks, manhole aspects of her 167-mile segment, but and can include significant fatigue and covers, cups, articles of clothing." she also needed to raise $10,000. She weakness, walking difficulties, spasticity, She adds, "Running with him was the got creative, teaching yoga classes at bladder and bowel problems, and pain. hardest thing because I never have to breweries, holding a formal lunch and Wentz explains that for Platt, it means think that much when running my own auction, and hosting charity races with that running (a sport he wasn't willing marathon. I go off feel. I don't have to local running groups. By the time she to give up due to MS) causes his legs to worry about tripping over something or laced up her shoes for her segment of 38 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Making a Difference the ultra-marathon, she had raised more than $12,000. THE On July 29, 2019, Wentz received the baton from a runner with MS and set out from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for her first of six days of running. Running 20 to 30 miles per day, she and her road crew would stop each night and camp F in an RV at a local campground, waking before dawn to get her back to the spot at which she took her last step the previous day SO she could begin another N RUN TO day of running. STOP MS IRUN TO Along with friends, family and local STOP MS residents along her race route who came out to cheer her on, Wentz got extra support from Platt, who was with her for S S most of the race days and took some of the photos you can see on these pages. H H On August 3, Wentz ran through her finish line in Brookville, Pennsylvania and passed off her baton to the next runner. "There was relief for sure," Wentz says of finishing her segment. "It was a Lauren (center) with John Platt (left) and her strength coach Frank Velasquez at the finish line sigh of relief and also accomplishment, and also kind of sadness that it was over. It was a year of anticipation and training on pediatric physical therapy, helping and fundraising, and in that split second, children with disabilities to enjoy the it's all done." benefits of sports. Through her friendship with Platt "As with any kid, sports are a big part and bolstered by this race, Wentz has of life," she says. "You learn respect, you become an advocate for people living learn how to be a teammate, you make with MS. friends through sports." "MS is associated with this idea Access to adaptive sports is not of 'when you get diagnosed with MS, always guaranteed, and resources - like you're going to be in a wheelchair.' athletic wheelchairs - are costly and not And that's not the case," she explains. often available. But Wentz believes in the "With the advances they're making, the power of sports to give kids a sense of research and medications, people are community and an outlet. living a long, fulfilling, good-quality life. And Wentz is not done racing. When They're running marathons and ultra- asked if she'd participate in MS Run the marathons. It doesn't mean your life is US again, she said she had considered over when you get this diagnosis." racing again in a few years. But she Lauren on the road Wentz recently completed a master's recently found out another good friend degree in adaptive physical therapy, had been diagnosed with MS and knows supporting her goal to create adapted now that another race is likely soon on sports programming for those with the horizon. disabilities. She's focusing her work AT THE TOP OF HER GAME AT THE BOTTOM OF TH E WORLD Terri Jump is fighting climate change - whether in her home state of Indiana, in the wetlands of the Florida Everglades, or in the ice and snow of Antarctica - and empowering women along the way. By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor Photo by Dr. Deborah O'Connell, courtesy of Homeward Bound Real. Strong. Woman. O Real. Strong. Woman. Terri Jump, PhD, was a long way from the U.S. After By the time you read this piece, Terri Jump more than a year and a half of intense leadership will have returned from Antarctica, and scientific training, she stared out at the glaciers thawing out in the warm weather of of Antarctica from aboard the ship carrying her and Florida. However, The Lyre interviewed Jump nearly 100 other women scientists and climate change and finalized this story researchers over the icy seas. At age 67, she was one prior to the completion of her expedition. of the oldest participants in the all-female expedition to Look forward to an update from the southernmost regions of Earth. Jump on our blog, alphachiomegablog. org. "I'll be honest, I had my own doubts about applying" Jump (Gamma Mu, Ball State University) said before the trip. "I didn't want to take a younger woman's position. But what I didn't realize then is that I have more time to be at the table and give back and give forward. And think there's a calling there for all of us, no matter what our age is, to figure out what we can do in the world to make it a better place." An Expedition of a Lifetime Jump was one of 95 women selected to participate in the Homeward Bound program. Representing 33 countries and a wide range of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) backgrounds, these women made up the fourth cohort of the Australian-based program, which has the vision to increase the impact and voice of women in making decisions On her way that shape the planet. to Antarctica, "Its vision is a different kind of leadership model to focus Terri stopped on climate change and what we can do to sustain this planet," in the Jump explained. Galapágos The program culminated in November and December and met 2019 with a three-week expedition to Antarctica, called this giant "ground zero" for climate change. In the largest scientific tortoise in the expedition to Antarctica (that also happened to be made up highlands. of all women), Homeward Bound uses this isolated region of 42 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Real. Strong. Woman. our planet to provide participants with a first-hand look at change, SO participants devote time to learning to effectively the way human activities impact the environment. communicate what they know about science. For many months prior to the expedition, Jump and Jump, who is "semi-retired," could lean on her own her fellow scientists and researchers participated in online experiences as she delved deeper into courses on strategy, learning and discussions in the areas of leadership, strategy, visibility and leadership. Not only does she continue to own a visibility and science. Jump, who spends part of her time in consulting business that executes organizational assessments Indiana and the other in Florida, had a lot to learn about the and program evaluations, she served as a trustee for the Antarctic environment she and her cohort would enter. The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and helped to write Alpha Chi curriculum included everything from penguins and whales to Omega's strategic plan alongside Executive Director Nancy rising seas and wildlife habitats. Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University). Jump's background in science prepared her for this "Working with the boards always left me in awe of the portion of the learning. leadership and opportunities for women," Jump said of her "I was always involved in science growing up, even though time volunteering with Alpha Chi Omega. girls weren't often involved in that," she said. "I was the only And she echoes Homeward Bound in expressing the need girl in science fairs and STEM classes." for women's voices in the climate conversation. A former elementary school science teacher, Jump is "Yes, we need to pay attention to the science of this passionate about sharing her love of science. As a teacher, she climate crisis we're in," she explained. "But most importantly, brought science out of the textbooks and into the hands of we need to have women at the table who are knowledgeable, her students through butterfly raising and outdoor gardens, who have skills, who can communicate in a different way to and even taught science as a school principal. help sustain this planet." But Homeward Bound acknowledges that a deep knowledge of science is not enough to address climate Photo by Dr. Deborah O'Connell, courtesy of Homeward Bound The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 43 Real. Strong. Woman. the Antarctic expedition, each woman gave a presentation to share just a bit of her passion and area of study; Jump focused hers on the Everglades. (More on her connection to this part of nature later!) Meeting her cohort members in person after months of virtual sessions was, according to jump, "just like an initial meeting with one's Alpha Chi pledge class!" She adds, "In many ways our stories are the same, no matter where we come from, our diverse backgrounds, the wide range of STEM fields, our advanced degrees, our ages. We are committed to sustaining our planet, and we're passionate about leveraging our global Homeward Bound leadership experience to make a difference together!" But even with all the accomplishments and accolades that each woman holds, Jump noted that in the months leading up to the expedition, there was a general sentiment among women that they were shocked to have been chosen for the program. "Women have these doubts about themselves that men often don't have," she explained. "We've learned that the world needs us to rise, every single one of us. Even when you're 67 years old. I still have a lot to learn and give." And though women are now pushing their way into STEM fields, Jump would give this advice to Alpha Chi sisters looking to make a change for the planet: "I would say, 'Sister, step up, we need you," she shared. "We each stand on the shoulders of those before us. There were Alpha Chis that lifted me up, and Alpha Chis that lifted the generation before them up." And for the wider lens of women's empowerment, Jump Empowering Women looks to Alpha Chi Omega's history as inspiration. "Look at our Founders; look at what they did," she said. "Here's to sisters changing the world!" Jump proclaimed "They took a stand for women and said, 'It's only right that we as she prepared for her first in-person meeting before setting get together and form a sisterhood.' In many ways, the Founders sail to Antarctica. It's a call all of us can take to heart. of Alpha Chi said, 'We're worthy. We need to be visible and have Homeward Bound's tagline is "Mother Nature needs a voice.' They were Founders that stood for women." her daughters." The program believes that women's voices, which have long been excluded from decision-making conversations, are crucial to making changes in the trajectory Saving Mother Earth of our planet's well-being. Jump couldn't agree more. "It's not that we don't need men," she noted. "But it's a Climate change became a personal charge for Jump when more collaborative model, one that really loves and cares for she made Naples, Florida her winter home. Mother Earth. It's about encouraging and developing and "When I moved to Florida, I knew I would love the promoting women's visibility and voices in STEM and getting beach and the warm weather, but I didn't know about the them to the table to make these very important decisions and Everglades," she explained. "When I got there, I just fell be heard." in love with the trees, the wild birds, the swamp of the Jump said she is continually inspired by the 94 other Everglades. And I realized how important they are. There's women in her cohort, learning about their specialties and only one Everglades in the entire world, and every hour it's the work they are doing to address climate change. On board being destroyed." 44 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Real. Strong. Woman. So she took action, becoming a volunteer boat captain and "While I can give them all the facts and science, for me it's naturalist for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Of the about making them fall in love with the Everglades," she said. "I around 80 boat captains, Jump is just one of five women. have 45 minutes with them for them to walk out of there with an On her boat, she takes people out on the waters for eco-tours, experience where they're different and want to learn more." teaching about the flora and fauna of southwest Florida while Learning is one of the two ways that Jump thinks we can also sharing about the importance of caring for the planet. address climate change in our everyday lives, whether that's paying attention to make small choices like refusing a plastic bag or talking with people across the generations. The other way is learning to love nature, because by loving it, we will save it. "We have to get over blaming and shaming and polarizing climate change," Jump said. "I'm not interested in having a discussion about whether climate change is real or not. I'm Terri interested in having a conversation about how we leave planet captaining Earth better. I'm interested in having people fall in love with her eco- nature and get reconnected to nature in ways they have not." tour boat She asks a simple question with big implications: through "Whether it's a lake or a stream or the Everglades or the the mountaintops, what if we all got connected to this planet in a Everglades way we haven't been in a very long time?" Photo by Dr. Deborah O'Connell, courtesy of Homeward Bound Alumna Initiate Spotlight Finishing What They Started By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor Marco Bentley Anderson and lab with her husband. "When I would Richelle Meyers first met each other as let my mind go back to that time, I felt a new members of the Delta Kappa (Sam void." Houston State University) chapter in That all changed for Anderson when 1987. The pair enjoyed all the fun and she began cleaning out boxes of college excitement that comes with joining a photos. Though initially she felt that sorority. same void, she was later overcome with "When you go off to college, you memories of love and sisterhood and look for a group of individuals that are decided to reach out over social media to supportive and there for you during your the sisters in those pictures. first time on your own," recalls Meyers, For Meyers, the Alpha Chi spark came who is the chief financial officer for a after she joined more than two dozen professional employer organization. Delta Kappa sisters on a recent cruise. "Alpha Chi was that cornerstone." "I was a bundle of nerves on the first But before their initiation ceremony, day we all met," remembers Meyers. both women left the chapter - Anderson "After the hugs and tears of happiness, it to focus on academics and Meyers for didn't take long for all of us to be back on family reasons. the same page as we were almost 30 years "Looking back, I just wasn't ready," ago. It was like not a day went by since we Richelle (left) and Marco as new members of says Anderson, who owns an orthodontic were all together." the Delta Kappa chapter in 1987 The National Alumna Initiate Program extends the Members have the opportunity to serve as sponsors to Alpha Chi Omega membership experience to real, strong potential alumnae initiates. This is where you come in! Do women in our communities who were not members of you have an amazing woman in your life who would another sorority as collegians and who have an interest make a fabulous Alpha Chi Omega? Invite her to join as in joining an organization that supports lifetime opportunities an alumna initiate! for friendship, leadership, learning and service. To learn more, visit the Alumnae page on Alpha Chi Omega initiated its first alumna, celebrated alphachiomega.org and select "Alumnae Initiate Program.' musician Julia Rive-King, as an honorary member in 1886 You can recommend a potential member for the program by and continues to welcome outstanding new alumnae completing the online sponsorship form. Questions? Contact sisters year after year! Women we've welcomed through lifetimeengagement@alphachiomega.org this program have included our friends, family members At each of our recent conventions, we have had the and other women who have made a difference in their privilege of conducting an alumna initiation ceremony to communities, in their professions and in the lives of others. welcome some of our new sisters to the bond of Alpha Chi Our alumnae initiates have gone on to be dedicated Omega. We can't wait to see who will be initiated this volunteers, involved alumnae chapter members, engaged summer in Baltimore - and throughout the rest of 2020 at Foundation donors and loyal sisters. We hope that you'll initiation ceremonies across the country. help us identify standout women to invite into the bond of Don't miss out on this chance to sponsor a real, strong Alpha Chi Omega! woman in her pursuit of Alpha Chi Omega membership! 46 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Alumna Initiate Spotlight alpha chi omega The 1987 new member class at Delta Kappa chapter; Marco is in the front row, third from left, and Richelle is in the back row, second from left Meyers and Anderson were reunited with my pledge class and other approached by Staci McHam Smith sisters, the love and friendship that was (Delta Kappa) with information about present was incredible. The ladies that the National Alumna Initiate Program helped me through this process have been (NAIP). She invited them to consider very supportive and encouraging." officially joining Alpha Chi Omega all And though Alpha Chi Omega didn't these years later. The answers from both have the Real. Strong. Women. tagline in were easy. 1987 when she started her journey, it is "Alpha Chi Omega is home and something that Anderson identifies with family," explains Anderson. "I would now. never consider any other (sorority)." "When a woman is real and strong, Adds Meyers, "Alpha Chi Omega is she leads others to be real and strong," she a strong fraternity of amazing women says. "That's when great things happen!" doing amazing things. I want to And an added bonus of this experience recommit myself by staying involved and for both women was reconnecting with participating in philanthropy activities each other; Meyers says it feels like the along with sharing a lifelong bond." two "haven't skipped a beat." This October, Anderson and Meyers "You never know what path life will were initiated, completing a 30-year take you down," Meyers adds. "I'm forever journey to membership. grateful that mine has brought me back in "The process is a great experience," contact with SO many wonderful ladies of Meyers says of the NAIP. "When I Alpha Chi Omega." Marco (left) and Richelle (second from right) after their initiation, with four sisters from their 1987 new member class The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 47 Career Outlook A Mentor Do you want an amazing and a Friend mentoring experience like Claire had? Join Women & Wisdom today! How the Women & Wisdom program helped me Women & Wisdom is an share my words and follow my dream online networking experience designed to connect alumnae By Claire Trost (Alpha Beta, Purdue and collegians through University) professional interests and experiences. Alumnae and started 2019 with goals of I collegians in their junior or making my wannabe writing senior year are invited to efforts more real. After years of blogging, I wanted to do more participate. and reach more people. And I This interactive platform knew I had a book in me. The problem provides resources and was the idea of being an "author" was tutorials to help guide mentors SO foreign to me. So was the world of and mentees in developing publishing. I didn't know anyone who impactful relationships, had written a book and didn't know achieving goals and gaining where to start. new skills and competencies. Also as the year began, I saw a note To join, visit the Alumnae from Alpha Chi about ways to engage page on alphachiomega. with the organization as an alumna. I org and select "Women & serve on my chapter's house corporation Wisdom" in the menu on board and I give annually. I had just the left. Then follow the spent much of the past year focused on my collegiate chapter's Centennial nursing, personal development. Or even steps to create a new profile. Celebration. As alumnae go...I was career titles like author. Questions? Email mentoring@ engaged. Through my search I connected alphachiomega.org. Still, I read the email. And I am with Malena Lott (Psi, The University And did you know January SO glad I did. Inside that note from of Oklahoma), who has published many is National Mentoring Month? January I found two of my biggest, books and worked as a literary agent. What better way to kick off most surprising gifts of 2019. First was We set up a call and had a fantastic 2020 than joining Women & the Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Book conversation. Her insights and her Wisdom to serve as a mentor, Club. The second gift of that email? It desire to offer support as a mentor were mentee or both! was Alpha Chi's Women and Wisdom great, but her connection as a sister was program. what made this really special. It was like The Women & Wisdom program speaking with someone from my own builds a (free!) digital database of member class. We had that element of the TODAY Show and The Everygirl alumnae to serve as mentors for commonality right off the bat, and she Media Company over the summer. I collegians and each other. With an had a vested interest in me. She also just had my first print bylines, and as fall easy-to-use interface, I was able to SO happened to be a few steps ahead in begins, I will be wrapping up the first complete my profile and mark the areas her career and could help me find my draft of a book. My book. A book that I was able to help serve as a mentor, but footing and next steps. became more clear and attainable thanks also the areas I was interested in learning Since our conversation in late to the connection made in Women and more about as a mentee. Think: sales, January, my words have reached farther Wisdom with my sister, Malena. than I ever imagined, with shares from 48 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre W sisters mentors mentees friends Participating in a mentoring program is an effective way 96% of mentees are able to develop new skills, achieve goals and identify areas for to apply their learning growth. A good mentoring relationship is mutually beneficial directly to their for both the mentor and the mentee and, especially for the careers. mentee, can predict career success. 67% of women who said One of the core tenets of Alpha Chi Omega is wisdom, which that they have never been a is woven throughout our sisterhood. We strive to grow in wisdom and impart our wisdom on to other women. mentor said that it's because Our collegians and alumnae have also expressed a need for no one ever asked. connection and opportunities to give back to Alpha Chi Omega in meaningful ways that are interactive, engaging, 60% of college and flexible and time-finite. graduate students list mentoring as a job criterion. Enter Women & Wisdom. AXO www.alphachiomega.org/womenandwisdom Accomplished Alumnae Sisters at the Top By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor Being at the top of your game doesn't mean you have to be playing a sport. These sisters show that reaching the top can be whatever you make it - whether that's supporting youth sports, winning a professional competition or producing an award-winning broadcast to outer space! Molly Wright she says. "They go home to an empty house. So what types of opportunities Alpha Chi (Butler University) can we help organizations provide after school to keep them out of trouble and After growing up with sports as a to feed them?" tears to your eyes," she says. "Teachers constant in her life, it only makes sense A particular highlight for Wright is spend SO much of their own money to that Molly Wright is using her career to bringing these kids to sporting events at provide things for their students because promote youth sports and opportunities major arenas, even getting them on the they love them. Being able to reward for kids. She is the senior director of field or court. Once there, she teaches teachers is such a big deal." youth programming at Indiana Sports them about all the career paths they can As kids get involved in sports Corp, the first and largest sports have connected to sports. through the programs that Indiana commission in the nation. "Have you been to Bankers Life Sports Corps supports, Wright is happy "My job is making sure everyone has Fieldhouse [home of the Indiana Pacers to see the impact on all involved. youth at the top of mind, whether its our basketball team] and seen all the other "The child learns how to listen to an business development and fundraising, jobs that are there?" she asks. "Most adult, respect an adult, learn leadership our event directors - really embracing kids will not be professional basketball skills, learn how to have conversations the mission and thinking outside the box players, but they could run the camera with other kids," she says, also pointing of what we can do for kids," she explains. or be the concession stand manager." to the benefits for adult volunteers. "If Indiana Sports Corps is responsible Wright also creates grants to support you're not a parent, you don't realize the for bidding on and hosting sporting youth services programming, to provide impact you can make in a child's life. events - from the NCAA Final Four sports equipment to organizations and to Being a volunteer coach, you're able to basketball games to Super Bowl XLVI - give to teachers for sports activities. care about a child, and they just need throughout the state. "Making that phone call to a teacher someone to love on them." As top athletes and their fans telling them they won a grant just bring converge on Indiana to compete in their sports, Wright looks for opportunities to support the local youth. Molly helped organize a clinic for 150 girls at Bankers Life Fieldhouse For each sport with an event in the during the Big Ten women's basketball tournament. state, Wright organizes free youth clinics to teach kids a new activity and get them moving. She also organizes after-school athletic programs, which are free or at a nominal cost and include meals and transportation. "The group we really target - though we open our arms to everybody - is underprivileged youth in Indianapolis," 50 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Accomplished Alumnae Morgan leading a live auction to be in an industry where we transact business at a fast pace." This year, Hopson put her auctioneering skills to the test at the NAA's International Auctioneer Championship. The competition began with an initial round of selling two items while being judged on everything from command of the stage to voice control and rhythm. Hopson advanced to the finalist round that consisted of an interview on the industry and association, followed by a second bid- calling round of two more items. When the competition closed, Hopson was Morgan Hopson ranch land, and hunting properties, as named the female champion. well as consulting with nonprofits to help lota Lambda "It's an honor and responsibility that them meet fundraising goals through (Texas Christian University) won't be taken lightly," Hopson says, live auctions. The National Auctioneers as she begins a year of serving as an Association (NAA) estimates only 17% ambassador for the NAA and promoting A lifetime of playing the violin took of auctioneers nationwide are women. the auction method of marketing. In Morgan Hopson down an unexpected According to Hopson, a good addition, she will conduct the annual career path. After she graduated from auctioneer has to have exceptional NAA Toy Auction, benefitting patients college with degrees in violin and problem-solving, listening and and siblings at St. Jude Children's marketing, she found herself joining marketing skills; a professional presence Research Hospital. But every day as an a real estate auction company as a on stage; and the ability to evoke auctioneer brings Hopson joy. marketing specialist and, after learning emotion in the audience. "You always experience a high point about the auction industry, obtaining "We're more than just fast talkers," when you are able to help your clients her auctioneers license. Her musical she points out. "There's a lot of detail that realize their dreams," she says. "As background provided a solid foundation goes into an auction before we get on the auctioneers, we're put in a unique situation for auctioneering. block and step behind that mic: consulting, that we're able to assist families and "[As an auctioneer] the discipline strategy, contracts, marketing. We're organizations reach their goals on a regular required to perfect your craft, the businessmen and women; we just happen basis, and that alone is really meaningful." dedication of practice and preparation that's involved to perform and deliver at the highest level, the adrenaline of being on stage, and the way you hope to engage and evoke emotion from the audience is no different than the emotions and experiences we face as musicians when preparing for a concert," she explains. Hopson is an auctioneer, real estate associate and marketing specialist for United Country - Buford Resources Real Estate & Auction. She specializes in selling high-end real estate, farm and Accomplished Alumnae NASAI Madison Tuttle Delta Nu (lowa State University) As the Crew Dragon capsule hurtled toward the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9, Madison Tuttle was on the ground helping millions of people engage with the flight. At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Tuttle and her team ran the live broadcast of the mission from launch to splashdown - a broadcast that later won an Emmy. A public affairs specialist, Tuttle leads social media efforts at the Kennedy Space Center, creating content like Conan and The Late Late Show for millions of followers. For this with James Corden for the Emmys' award-winning project, Tuttle and her Outstanding Interactive Program colleagues broadcasted the SpaceX category - and it won! Demonstration Mission-1 (DM-1), an "I think I was initially in shock," Tuttle uncrewed flight test to the International recalls. "It was an honor to be nominated Space Station as part of NASA's and represent NASA, and hearing our Commercial Crew Program. name called and walking up on the stage Tuttle explains that NASA is working was absolutely surreal. I don't think I with SpaceX and Boeing to bring human stopped smiling the entire night." spaceflight back to the United States for Tuttle has come a long way since she the first time since 2011. DM-1 tested the started college in 2014, and she thanks Crew Dragon capsule to ensure astronaut Alpha Chi Omega for some of that. safety before DM-2, a crewed flight. "My sisters pushed me out of my "The goal of broadcasting the comfort zone and empowered and inspired mission was the engage, educate and me to seek new heights," she says. "Before inspire the general public," Tuttle says. joining the Delta Nu chapter at Iowa State "As we prepare for the return of human University, I was a fairly shy and unsure spaceflight to U.S. soil, we want to sophomore, but through the many events ensure that the public understands Madison with her team's Emmy I participated in, I had the opportunity to the importance of maintaining our grow as a leader and student and break out presence in low Earth orbit and on the and social media channels helps us of my shell." International Space Station." engage and inspire the next generation The confidence Tuttle gained allowed While the mission was progressing of explorers," Tuttle explains. "As we her to make the move that eventually led on live broadcast, social media users prepare to return to the moon and go on her to the Emmys - and brought her the could ask questions using #AskNASA. to Mars, we want to take the public with advice she hopes to impart to others. Additionally, Tuttle organized the NASA us on that journey, and making ourselves "Don't be afraid to take chances Social program, leading social media accessible to a general audience will and challenge yourself," she explains. "I influencers through the space center and hopefully continue to foster the awe and moved halfway across the country to a connecting them with experts as they childlike wonder that space travel ignites place I didn't know a single person for produced content for their followers. in all of us." my dream job, and I'm so happy I did. "Pulling back the curtain on the work In September, the NASA broadcast Taking that leap of faith wasn't easy, but we're doing through our broadcasts went up against late night shows the payoff has been immense." 52 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Business O NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR YOUR Important Dates 2020-22 NATIONAL COUNCIL March 6, 2020 Recommendation forms due to the NNC The National Nominating Committee (NNC) seeks your help in identifying April 27, 2020 Alpha Chi Omegas who have the vision, skills and dedication to lead our Fraternity Slated candidates announced to membership into the future through service on Alpha Chi Omega's 2020-22 National Council. Submitting recommendations for the National Council is each member's privilege May 17. 2020 Petition deadline and responsibility. We invite you to participate in the process by sharing the names May 27, 2020 of prospective leaders with the NNC. One distribution of all candidates (slated and petitioners) to voting delegates June 26, 2020 Who will lead Alpha Chi Omega? will receive a prospective candidate 2020 National Convention begins Six women will be elected to the questionnaire (PCQ) to be completed National Council at the 2020 National and returned to the NNC. After careful Convention. These women will serve as consideration, the NNC will develop 2018-20 National Nominating the Board of Directors for the 2020-22 a slate of candidates that will include Committee term. Those elected will be the visionaries, one candidate for National President Heather Claybrook leaders and ambassadors of Alpha Chi and five candidates for national vice (Phi, University of Kansas), chair Omega's past, present and future. They presidents, which will be announced Leslie Schacht Drey should also be constantly mindful of the to the membership by April 27, 2020. (Xi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln), vision and mission of the Fraternity. The proposed slate of candidates will chair-elect be selected from the list of individuals Darby McClendon Kennedy What are the qualifications? that you recommend. Only women who (Alpha Omega, Birmingham-Southern To be qualified as a national vice have completed a PCQ are eligible to be College) president, an individual must be an alumna a candidate, which includes any member Lou Ann Pfeifer Wilcox in good standing who has demonstrated who chooses to petition the slate. (Alpha Nu, University of Missouri) leadership and possesses expertise that will The Articles of Incorporation provides Mary McMurtry Winkler (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University) be of benefit to the Fraternity. Although a petition process for those candidates not having Alpha Chi Omega volunteer slated. A petition for nomination to the Amy Strasburger (Gamma Mu, Ball State University), alternate experience at the local, regional or national National Council, signed by the petitioner, Alexandra Luther level is a plus, it is not a requirement. shall be filed with the NNC chair in (Chi, Oregon State University), collegiate Experience gained within Alpha Chi accordance with Fraternity policies no later member Omega or through service on governing than May 17, 2020. Voting delegates will Haylee Chiariello boards of other corporations, through the receive one distribution of information (Psi, University of Oklahoma, and Delta Rho, pursuit of a career or through community and biographies of all candidates, which University of Arkansas), collegiate alternate involvement is highly desirable. In includes the slate and any petitioners, no addition, the alumna must have a solid later than May 27, 2020. financial strategy acumen, an ability to Nominations may not be made from support the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, the floor except in the event that a vacancy time to serve, and no conflicts of interest occurs in the slate during the election. collegiate chapter or alumnae chapter may or potential for personal financial gain National Council members will be elected submit the form. It is not necessary to from National Council service. Reviewing by a majority of the votes. include recommendations for all National the strategic plan, governing documents Council positions. All information received and National Council position description Who recommends our future leaders? is thoughtfully evaluated by each member located on alphachiomega.org may provide You do! of the NNC in strict confidentiality. more insight on the skills and leadership The NNC develops a slate of candidates The recommendation form can be qualities beneficial to Alpha Chi Omega. from members you recommend and who found in this issue of The Lyre on page 55 In addition, the National President complete the PCQ by the established or on alphachiomega.org by going to the must have previously served on the deadline. Members are also welcome to Alumnae page and selecting "Volunteers" National Council. self-recommend. Recommendations for and then "Volunteer Opportunities." All qualified members reflecting the diversity recommendation forms must be returned What is the nomination process? of the Alpha Chi Omega membership are to the NNC chair, postmarked or received Each recommended individual specifically encouraged. An individual, via email no later than March 6, 2020. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 53 Business NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2020-22 NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE Dear Alpha Chi Omega Sisters, Experience recruiting board members for nonprofit organizations and/or prior Timeline for 2020-22 National The National Council is seeking participation in a confidential nomination Nominating Committee members to serve on Alpha Chi Omega's and slating process is experience that can Recommendation and Slating 2020-22 National Nominating Committee advance the Fraternity. Process (NNC). The NNC is charged with NNC members agree to maintain strict identifying women who have the vision, confidentiality regarding prospective Window for skills and professional experience to nominees and the deliberations of the recommendations opens serve as the elected board leadership of committee and shall have no conflicts December 15, 2019 Alpha Chi Omega on the 2022-24 National of interest with the National Fraternity, Council. including potential for personal financial Deadline to submit a In accordance with Fraternity policies, gain from National Council decisions. recommendation the National Council will prepare a slate of Candidates for the NNC may not, at February 15, 2020 candidates for the NNC to be voted on by the time of slating and election or at any delegates at the 2020 National Convention point during the NNC term to which Deadline to submit materials to be in Baltimore, Maryland. The slate will they were elected, serve on any Alpha Chi considered a candidate consist of five alumnae members (one of Omega corporation board or hold any March 1, 2020 whom is slated as the chair-elect) and one office which makes them a voting delegate alternate alumna member. In addition to at the 2020 or 2022 National Convention, Slate announced these alumnae members, there shall be including being a Past National President. By April 27, 2020 one collegiate member and one alternate Members of the 2020-22 NNC agree not collegiate member of the NNC who will be to be candidates for the 2022-24 National Petition deadline selected by the alumnae members of the Council. May 17. 2020 NNC during the first year of their term. In preparing the slate, the National What is the term of office? Materials sent to the Council attempts to assemble a team Alumnae members: two years (August voting delegates by of women who are representative of 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022) May 27, 2020 our membership and knowledgeable of Chair-elect: four years (August 1, 2020 important issues of the Fraternity as well as July 31, 2024) its governance structure. The work of the 2020-22 NNC begins Accountability / Working Relationship reflecting the diversity of the Alpha Chi after the 2020 National Convention and The NNC is responsible to the Omega membership are specifically culminates in summer 2022 when the Fraternity membership via the national encouraged to apply. NNC presents a slate of candidates (one convention delegates. The staff liaison to The National Council depends on you National President and five national the NNC is the chief executive officer. to recommend qualified and respected vice presidents) to the 2022 National sisters to serve on the next NNC. Thank Convention delegates for election. How can I be considered? How can I you for your interest and participation in recommend a sister? the process of selecting Alpha Chi Omega's Qualifications To recommend qualified and respected future leaders! Nominees should be Alpha Chi sisters to serve on the 2020-22 NNC, Omega alumnae in good standing with an complete the interest survey available Loyally, understanding of board governance and on the "Become a Volunteer" page of the National Fraternity and with the ability alphachiomgea.org no later than February Angela Costley Harris to analyze the needs of the Fraternity and 15, 2020. Self-recommendations are Alpha Beta (Purdue University) qualifications of prospective candidates. welcomed and encouraged. Members National President 54 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Alpha Chi Omega 2020-22 National Council Recommendations REAL. STRONG. WOMEN. Submitted by First, Middle/Maiden, Last Telephone Email Chapter/Year of Initiation Signature I recommend: Name First, Middle/Maiden, Last For the Office of: National President and/or National Vice President Her Chapter of Initiation Her Email She is qualified because I know the nominee in the following capacity: I recommend: Name First, Middle/Maiden, Last For the Office of: National President and/or National Vice President Her Chapter of Initiation Her Email She is qualified because I know the nominee in the following capacity: I recommend: Name First, Middle/Maiden, Last For the Office of: National President and/or National Vice President Her Chapter of Initiation Her Email She is qualified because I know the nominee in the following capacity: You may copy this form to make additional recommendations. Recommended individuals' credentials may be attached on a separate sheet. Please send completed form to: Heather Claybrook, NNC Chair, 1406 Brighton Bend Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613. This form may also be scanned and sent via email to heatherclaybrook@hotmail.com All forms must be postmarked or received via email no later than March 6, 2020. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 55 Business NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The National Housing Corporation (NHC) enhances the Real. Strong. Women. Experience by providing safe and competitive facilities where members connect, lead, grow and serve. The all-volunteer NHC Board of Directors provides the strategic vision for the NHC to accomplish this mission and contribute to the overall success of the Alpha Chi Omega Send Nominations To Enterprise. The Board is comprised of seven directors: one National Council representative and bcarson@alphachiomega.org six directors elected by the National Council to serve a two-year term. or Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Attn: NHC Nominations 5939 Castle Creek Pkwy N. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46250 Providing strategic direction and financial oversight to the NHC to further its mission Being informed of the requirements of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act; the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Alpha Chi Omega National Housing Corporation; and Dates to Remember the mission, values and policies of the NHC Overseeing the management of the NHC's finances, legal exposure and obligations March 31, 2020 Being involved in board development, organizational development, policy development and Nominations due resource development April-July 2020 Staying informed about the activities of the NHC and general housing trends in the field of Applications reviewed; collegiate-based fraternal organizations candidates selected Attending board meetings regularly, serving on committees of the board as needed and contributing to the work of the board August 1, 2020 Maintaining confidentiality Volunteer term begins Being an annual donor to the Foundation as a Leadership Circle member each fiscal yeaer during the time of service NOMINATIONS Interested individuals should submit their resume and letter of interest electronically to bcarson@alphachiomega.org or mail it to headquarters. Members reflecting the diversity of the Alpha Chi Omega membership are specifically encouraged to apply. Candidates are screened for their professional experience and expertise in the areas of real estate, property oversight, property management, legal, finance and board governance. For more information about our national leadership opportunities, visit the Alumnae page on alphachiomega.org and select "Volunteers." 56 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre Business NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE PEARL STONE PARTNERS, LLC BOARD OF MANAGERS Pearl Stone Partners (PSP) delivers comprehensive human resources services and supports employees and those who direct them to enhance the Real. Strong. Women. Experience. The all-volunteer PSP Board of Managers supports the work of the LLC by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. An individual serving on the Board of Managers will be a Send Nominations To fiduciary charged with serving as a key steward and advocate of the LLC's mission and providing bcarson@alphachiomega.org leadership, governance and oversight of its activities to contribute to the overall success of the or Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise. The Board is comprised of five managers: one National Council Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters representative and four managers, elected by the National Council to serve a two-year term. Attn: PSP Nominations 5939 Castle Creek Pkwy N. Dr. MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Indianapolis, IN 46250 Providing strategic direction and fiduciary oversight to PSP to further its mission Being informed of the requirements of the mission, operating agreement, legal requirements Dates to Remember and policies that govern Pearl Stone Partners, LLC Developing and overseeing implementation of PSP's strategic direction and regularly March 31, 2020 measuring its performance and effectiveness using outcomes and metrics created by PSP for Nominations due evaluating impact April-July 2020 Overseeing the management of PSP's finances, legal exposure and obligations Applications reviewed; Actively participating in board meetings by reviewing agendas and supporting materials in candidates selected advance of the meetings Actively serving on committees or task forces and taking on relevant special projects August 1, 2020 Staying informed about the activities of PSP and employment trends both generally and in Volunteer term begins the field of collegiate-based fraternal organizations Championing PSP and its mission by representing PSP to stakeholders and functioning as a goodwill ambassador for PSP and its services Maintaining confidentiality Being an annual donor to the Foundation as a Leadership Circle member each fiscal year during the time of service NOMINATIONS Interested individuals should submit their resume and letter of interest electronically to bcarson@ alphachiomega.org or mail it to headquarters. Candidates are screened for their professional experience and expertise in the areas of human resources, recruiting, entrepreneurship, legal, finance and board governance. First-hand experience as a former chapter advisor or local house corporation member at a chapter that employed staff is of value. Candidates reflecting the diversity of the communities PSP serves are specifically encouraged to apply. For more information about our national leadership opportunities, visit the Alumnae page on alphachiomega.org and select "Volunteers." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 57 Archives MY CHAPTER: THEN AND NOW Sigma (University of lowa) AX's Support HAVIKS HAWKEYE BAND BAND " Rose Bowl 82 Have you ever thought about what your chapter was From the winter 1981-82 Lyre. doing 10, 20, 50 years ago? Have things changed? Are the same traditions still in place? Taken from Alpha Chis at the University of lowa had hopes that roses were previous Lyre magazines, the "Then and Now" series offers a brief glimpse into what life was like for going to be BLACK and GOLD this year. Their Hawks competed Alpha Chi Omega chapters throughout the decades. in the 1982 Rose Bowl Game in sunny Pasadena, California. Sigma sisters and Herky the Hawkeye gathered to show their spirit. The There's nothing quite like sharing your Alpha Chi Hawks didn't "bring home the roses," but they did claim the Big 10 pride, but pride for your school takes a close second. Conference Championship! Cheering on your favorite campus team is made even more fun with sisters by your side. This photo from the winter 1981-82 issue shows Sigma chapter sisters supporting the University of Iowa Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl. 828 The Sigma Chapter Today By Grace Andersen Football at Iowa is a different kind of school pride. When you live in a rural state with no pro football team in sight, the entire state relies on two college football teams (University of Iowa and Iowa State University, home of the Delta Nu chapter) for their weekend sports, and in turn, give us one of the best fan bases in the nation. Football season for us at Sigma is not just a pasttime, it's a bonding time. My sister Abbie Berryhill and I (pictured on the bottom right of this page) have been together for just about every football game in Kinnick Stadium since we started at this great university. We have stormed Kinnick field together (twice), and we've rode home in near silence from a devastating loss. It's never a dull moment as a Hawkeye fan. Abbie's and my senior commitment to each other was that we would go to every game the Hawkeyes play, home and away, and so far SO good. Our lifetime goal is to watch the Hawks play at every Big Ten campus. I think what really makes Iowa different than other college fan bases is that we stick with the team through thick and thin. More Hawkeye fans do the Big Ten tour than any other fan base, and I think I speak for them all when I say it's a no-brainer, following your team across the Midwest during a season. The Hawks have broken our hearts a few times but have always gone out and played harder the next. There are no fair-weather fans of Hawkeye football. There are only those who call it the Hawkeye State and believe it. D His Side of the Story A Partnership for Health and Safety By Fred Dobry, Director of Health and Safety outreach and influence within the TO BELIEVE IN for Sigma Nu Fraternity HE LIFE OF LOVE fraternal world. Needless to say, the health and safety Since 2014, Sigma Nu has partnered challenges facing college campuses with Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Kappa Phi are also faced by the fraternities and Zeta Tau Alpha to produce a myriad and sororities that operate on those of harm reduction resources, primarily campuses. Thus the idea of partnering educational posters, accompanying four like-minded fraternity and sorority discussion guides and the annual headquarters teams to engage in a multi- #SafeSpringBreak social media campaign. year prevention effort that aligns with our Through this unique partnership, 22 educational missions makes a lot of sense. educational posters have been produced This partnership also provides a great and distributed to nearly 700 collegiate reminder and example to all constituents chapters and 500 campus fraternity and of the importance of the fraternity and sorority life offices throughout North sorority community working together America on topics including hazing to address our shared challenges. We prevention, alcohol misuse, mental health, The #SafeSpringBreak campaign and can accomplish much more when educational posters are used by fraternity drug abuse and sexual misconduct. (See collaborating with, rather than working and sorority life professionals, alumni the next page for some recent posters!) against, each other. If you find yourself visiting your nearby advisors and collegiate chapter officers On a personal note, one of my career fraternity and sorority life office, take a across the country to spark a conversation highlights has been the privilege of look around and there is a pretty good about important health and safety topics working alongside my fellow professionals that impact our campus communities. chance you will find one of our posters at Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Kappa Phi and hanging up. Additionally, the annual The innovative work of this partnership Zeta Tau Alpha through the work of this was recently recognized by the North #SafeSpringBreak social media campaign partnership. Alpha Chi Omega members American Interfraternity Conference shares tips throughout February and early should be proud of the outstanding staff with the Laurel Wreath Award, which March on enjoying spring break trips they have working on their behalf. celebrates unique programs, community safely. I look forward to many more years of working together to provide our members resources to help make the fraternity and sorority experience safe and values-based for all. This partnership also provides a great reminder and example to all constituents of Fred Dobry is an alumnus of Indiana State University and serves the importance of the fraternity and sorority as the director of health and safety for Sigma Nu Fraternity. His responsibilities community working together to address our include management, development, shared challenges. We can accomplish and implementation of harm reduction educational strategies and the Fraternity's much more when collaborating with, insurance program. He currently resides rather than working against, each other." in Crown Point, Indiana with his wife and three young children. 60 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre His Side of the Story POSTS ARE 00 a HOPPY BEARFOOT WINE BREW NOT PRIVATE Light REWARDING REWARD BALLENDER B.U.O.B. BEING A BIG IS ann THINK YOU CHOOSE strength BEFORE YOU KNOW amount will YOU POST. YOU MONITOR time Do private photos and will stay BE SOCIAL, BE RESPONSIBLE AlphaChiOmega * PIKAPPA PHI Sigma Nu Fraternity ZETA TAU ALPHA * AlphaChi Omega PI KAPPA PHI SIGNA NU FRATERNITY ZETA TAU ALPHA OVER I IN 3WOMEN AND NEARLY I IN 3 MEN VAPING IS SMOKING. EXPERIENCE UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BEHAVIORS. The nicotine contained in 1 JUUL POD = 20 CIGARETTES. RELATIONSHIP BEHAVIORS Using NICOTINE BEFORE 25 can have LASTING BRAIN EFFECTS, including Healthy Unhealthy nicotine addiction, mood disorders and permanent lowering of impulse control. SAFER DOES NOT MEAN SAFE. RESPECT BELITTLING COMMUNICATION JEALOUSY Sigma ZETA TAU ALPHA Alpha Chi Omega PIKAPPA PHI Seek SOURCE: THETRUTH.COM TRUST MANIPULATION To read the conversation starters that go with each poster and to Trust your gut. see the more content from the Harm Reduction Alliance, visit the Collegians page on alphachiomega. org and select "Educational Posters." Learn more at www.joinonelove.org. Alpha Omega 40 ZETA TAU ALPHA Neblest onelove SIGMA NU FRATERNITY PI KAPPA PHI Excelling Honor Citation: Smith, S.G., Chen J. Basile K.C., Gilbert, L.K., Merrick M.T. Patel. N., Walling M. & Jain A (2017). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010-2012 State Report. Atlanta. GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Released 2017 The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 61 D Volunteer Spotlight Marla Ebert Epsilon Zeta (Auburn University) New chapter development specialist for Lambda Xi (Augusta University) chapter and recruitment specialist " Alpha Chi Omega to me represents a group of women who shaped me into the person I am today. The friends I've made through Alpha Chi Omega continue to encourage me daily and push me to be a better person. I decided to continue involvement with the organization because I hoped to give back a small percentage of what Alpha Chi Omega provided me. " What do you do in your main students with job/internship searches, career volunteer role? exploration and graduate school searches. My main volunteer role is the new chapter development specialist for the Lambda Xi Who is an Alpha Chi Omega role chapter at Augusta University. I recruit, model that you look up to? train and guide the advisory board for An Alpha Chi Omega role model for approximately three to five years. me is my mother. We are initiates of the same chapter, and although I grew up not How did you become involved as an knowing much about her experience as an Alpha Chi Omega volunteer? Alpha Chi Omega, I now understand how it I served as a chapter consultant in 2016-17, shaped her college experience just as much and after that year I decided to continue as it did mine. working with the organization in different volunteer roles. What is your favorite Alpha Chi Omega memory as an alumna? Why is volunteering with Alpha Chi My favorite Alpha Chi Omega memories Omega important to you? as an alumna have been the wedding It provides me with the opportunity to celebrations we have had over the years For more information about give back to the organization and chapters where it is like a huge reunion! becoming a volunteer, visit outside of my own. Also, as I continue to work with different chapters I realize they Why should alumnae become the Alumnae page on the challenge me to learn new things and always volunteers for Alpha Chi Omega? Alpha Chi Omega website and keep me on my toes! Outside of giving back to Alpha Chi select "Volunteers" from the Omega, volunteering also gives alumnae the What keeps your Monday through opportunity to meet other members who are side menu. You can also update Friday busy (outside of Alpha Chi initiates of different chapters. It's wonderful your volunteer interest in your Omega)? to have the opportunity to meet Alpha Chi member profile. I work as a career consultant at the Omegas from across the country. University of Georgia Career Center. I assist 62 Winter 2019 Il The Lyre AK 1 2 dem 3 4 collegiate notes 1 lota Chi 2 Alpha 3 Epsilon (University of Southern California) (Middle Tennessee State University) (DePauw University) Sisterhood means teamwork, and a Kaitlyn Hubbard (left) celebrated The chapter spent the day learning about kayaking activity at the Epsilon chapter's Panhellenic spirit with Allison Bouton, healthy relationships and dating violence at fall retreat put that into action! a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, when they Let's Talk Love, one of the four rotational studied abroad together in Jyväskylä, programs that all collegiate chapters 4 Gamma Upsilon Finland. receive. (University of Houston) A sweet treat was just what these sisters needed during Gamma Upsilon's polish week. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 63 MASS RE ALPHA CHI OMEGA Chili Cook 20 5 6 7 5 Delta Epsilon 7 Epsilon Tau (Virginia Tech) 8 Florida Gulf Coast Celebration (Southeast Missouri State University) Sister-sized letters are perfect to promote The Kappa Chi (Florida Gulf Coast The chapter hosted a chili cookoff to kick Alpha Chi Omega on campus! University) chapter hosted their alumnae off the school year. sisters of Delta Pi Delta (Gulf Coast, Florida) for the first joint Founders' Day 6 Delta Kappa celebration. The event included Alpha Chi (Sam Houston State University) trivia, a lavalier ceremony and a speaker The women of Delta Kappa competed in on domestic violence awareness. a flag football game; sisters make the best teammates! AXO Connect O 1 2