THE THE NEW CHAPTERS ISSUE yre Board Service Applications and Process Sisters' Advice for Any Stage of Your Career Laura Shawver A BIOTECH PIONEER WINTER 2022 Alpha Chi Omega VOLUME 125. ISSUE 2. REAL. STRONG. WOMEN. The History Experience at Hera Hall BY SALLY CUTLER (ALPHA CHI, BUTLER UNIVERSITY), HISTORIAN AND ARCHIVIST A lpha Chi Omega's new headquarters offers a beautiful space to feature and display our rich history, inspired heritage and treasured archival items. The History Experience at Hera Hall showcases special items from our archives and shares the story of Alpha Chi Omega since our founding in 1885. THE ENTRANCE TO HERA HALL; ON THE BACK Take a glimpse into the space, where visitors will find WINDOW HANGS AN ENLARGED COPY OF THE SYMPHONY historic mementos, photos and displays that inform and engage on topics illustrating Alpha Chi Omega's commitment to seeking the heights together, including: The initial quest for the heights - our Founders, symbols, motto and heritage Growth and evolution - philanthropy, housing, TELEGRAM programming and member experience Seeking the heights at every turn - landmark celebrations, conventions and organizational growth And, of course, examples of our badge - including the earliest badge, belonging to PAST CONVENTION MEMENTOS Founder Bertha Deniston Cunningham - as well as recognition and milestone jewelry items We look forward to welcoming sisters and guests to Alpha Chi Omega headquarters and sharing more about how our sisters have helped create the tapestry of our Fraternity for more than 137 years. Read about our Headquarters Dedication Weekend on page 6. HAT PINS FIND MORE UNTOLD STORIES ON THE ALPHA CHI OMEGA HISTORY WEBSITE. VISIT: ALPHACHIOMEGA.HISTORYIT.COM #AXOmntold WINTER 2022 VOLUME 125. ISSUE 2. | THE NEW CHAPTERS ISSUE REAL. STRONG. WOMAN. IN THIS ISSUE 2 LETTERS AND LYRES 4 CORNER OFFICE 5 PERSPECTIVES 6 AXO NEWS Headquarters dedication, DVAM recap, website redesign 16 FOUNDATION 25 HOUSING 28 COLLEGIATE CORNER 30 ON CAMPUS 32 LIFE Learn how to accept and embrace change 36 CAREER OUTLOOK 41 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 48 INDUSTRY INFO 50 ALUMNA INITIATE SPOTLIGHT 52 ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNAE 54 ARCHIVES 42 56 BUSINESS After her own diagnosis of ovarian National board service recruitment cancer, Laura Shawver is using her - timeline and process next chapter of remission to put 61 AXO CONNECTION her leadership skills and biotech AND IN MEMORIAM training to work for others. THE LYRE 1 EDITOR'S DESK Support for WANT TO SERVE ON A NATIONAL BOARD? Don't miss your chance to apply for board Each Chapter service with Alpha Chi Omega! Flip to page 56 to learn about roles and timelines. his issue's theme of "New READ ONLINE OR IN PRINT! T Chapters" couldn't feel Did you see the news? more appropriate for me. The Lyre is now available After more than a decade living in online! If you're reading Indianapolis, I've recently moved to a this in print, visit issuu. new state. With endless hours spent com/alphachiomega at the DMV and seemingly more or scan the QR code to failures than successes as a first-time read our digital flipbook homeowner, I'm finally feeling like I and enjoy features like can celebrate this next chapter in my life. searching for your chapter name or sharing with a sister. When we say that the Alpha Chi Omega experience is for life, we mean it - sisters are there for you during Collegiate members receive the fall, spring and every season. Within the first month of moving, I had summer print issues to their permanent address. invitations to lunch and an alumnae chapter meeting Alumnae members receive quarterly print copies with local sisters. My headquarters colleagues were upon reaching the Foundation's Life Loyal Roll; visit invested in my home office setup. And my Alpha Chi alphachiomega.org/lifeloyal for more information. sisters from Indiana and beyond continue to stay connected. Join the more than 3,000 members and friends who have read The Lyre online! While staying rooted in our Ritual and heritage, Alpha Chi Omega is always embracing change and LYRE SPOTTING building an experience that evolves with our members. Our organization prepares sisters for new chapters Alicia Firstbrook- in their lives through programming, leadership Stott (Beta Omega, development and connections. We also celebrate The University exciting new chapters for Alpha Chi Omega itself, like of Toledo), Laura opening the doors to our new headquarters! Kaiser (Delta Chi, William Woods No matter what page you are turning, I invite you to University) and discover how Alpha Chi Omega can be part of your Sally Bender (Phi, story. University of Kansas) brought Lauren Filippini The Lyre to Alpha Chi (Butler University) Constitution Hall Marketing and Communications Manager in Washington, Editor, The Lyre DC during the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 2 ALPHA CHI OMEGA Contributors Alpha Chi Omega National President MARA EDGAR Lynne Herndon (UPSILON, MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY) National Vice Presidents Mara is a junior studying art and education and is the Jari Askins Leslie Abramsky Block outgoing vice president public relations and marketing Kelli Rodriguez Currie and assistant VP new member education for her Cassie Gerhardt chapter, in addition to being elected as the 2023 Millikin Jill Sabatino Lacy Panhellenic Council president. Read about her journey to Alpha Chi on Chief Executive Officer page 5. Katie Lampinen Gaffin KIRSTEN FLOWERS Senior Director of Education and Engagement (IOTA PSI, ELON UNIVERSITY) Amy Colvin Mustafa In addition to her full-time role as a human capital Director of Marketing and consultant, Kirsten owns K. Nicole Leadership Solutions, Communications where she provides leadership coaching for individuals Amanda Spice facing pivot points or looking to unlock their potential. Marketing and Communications She shares tips for understanding and embracing change on page 34. Manager Lauren Filippini CHERYL MAIZE The Lyre is published quartlerly. (DELTA OMICRON, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY) POSTMASTER: Send address changes An initiate of the Delta Omicron chapter at Portland to The Lyre State University, Cheryl continues to call Portland home. 5635 Castle Creek Parkway N. Dr. Recently, she established two endowed funds with the Indianapolis, IN 46250-4304 Foundation to support her chapter, which you can read Submission Deadlines about on page 16. Fall issue July 1 Winter issue - October 1 BARBARA PASSANISE (ALPHA ZETA, WASHINGTON Spring issue - January 1 Summer issue - April 1 UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS) 317-579-5050 After helping plan Alpha Zeta's belated centennial alphachiomega.org celebration, Barbara shares about the event and sisters editor@alphachiomega.org coming together on page 12. Our Mission STAFF CONTRIBUTORS Through the Real. Strong. Women. Experience, Alpha Chi Omega SALLY CUTLER, HISTORIAN AND ARCHIVIST cultivates impactful communities GRACE GARDNER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP where women are inspired to connect, lead, grow and serve. INITIATIVES LESLEY HALL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND FRATERNITY COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS MADELINE JENKINS, CAMPAIGN AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER ASSOCIATION LAURA KNOBEL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LIFETIME ENGAGEMENT EMILY FLOYD, EVENTS MANAGER ELIZA PAYNE, HOUSING OPERATIONS MANAGER NPC LINDSAY VISE, HOUSING ADVANCEMENT OFFICER national panhellenic conference EMMA WILLE, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR THE LYRE 3 CORNER OFFICE Embracing New Chapters with Alpha Chi Omega BY KATIE GAFFIN (DELTA ZETA CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY), CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER well. In the pages of this issue, you'll see our celebration T ruly the only constant over Founders' Day as we dedicated our new building, in our the seventh in our history, beginning our newest world these days is chapter. This move did not come without significant change. Our lives are study, effort and planning whilst in the midst of the always moving and pandemic, of course. I can say with resolve that I do evolving, and we are not wish to relocate again during my tenure and feel SO continually faced pleased that this will be our home for quite some time! with new seasons and KATIE GAFFIN opportunities. There New chapters abound for our members in all stages of is much being discussed their lives as our sisterhood grows and evolves over time. about how our society has been reflective and "taken This is a lifetime experience and one that is vibrant, stock" since early 2020, and our quarterly theme of engaging and ever-changing. Alpha Chi Omega is always "New Chapters" seems to fit right into this reflection. here for each and every new chapter you experience - relocating, networking, restarting, sharing, engaging, When I think about the new chapters in my own life, mourning and celebrating. Alpha Chi Omega will always there are many. As of mid-August, the Gaffins have an meet you where you are and when you're ready. empty nest. I think we are trying to become accustomed to being a party of two versus our family of four. Last When I joined Alpha Chi Omega, I didn't realize how fall, the oldest went off to college, and we relished our impactful that decision would be on all future chapters last year with our senior. She has now left as well, and of my life. I believe I am a product of this experience. I it is SO very quiet. It's a season of change at home, yet at am a better sister, friend, daughter, aunt, parent, spouse, the same time it brings opportunities for my husband colleague and leader because of Alpha Chi Omega. I and me, in addition to our daughters. We are watching hope you feel this same way. So as you take time to them grow and flourish at college, meeting new friends, reflect on the new chapters in your life, I hope you exploring new studies and areas of interest, learning count your membership in our sisterhood among your and becoming their best versions of themselves. (And if many treasured decisions. you're wondering, neither has joined a sorority and, yes, there are Alpha Chi Omega chapters on both campuses, along with many other fine sororities.) 2022 has also brought significant change to our national "Alpha Chi Omega will always meet you organization with the relocation of our headquarters. where you are and when you're ready." As you likely have read, we've moved to a newly renovated headquarters which fits our Enterprise SO 4 ALPHA CHI OMEGA PERSPECTIVES I Am a Leader, Thanks to Alpha Chi BY MARA EDGAR (UPSILON, MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY) G oing away to After joining Alpha Chi, I started to see qualities of college during the women I looked up to in myself. I have served as a pandemic was VP public relations and marketing for my chapter's not something I had ever executive board as well as our Panhellenic Council for considered when graduating. the past two semesters, served as VP risk management, I was going back and forth attended Alpha Chi Omega Leadership Academy on whether or not attending and been head day chair for our chapter's informal university over community recruitment this fall. In 2023, I will serve as the Millikin college was the right decision Panhellenic Council president. I never would have and if that was the college imagined the opportunities I've had through Alpha Chi experience I wanted to have. would help shape me into the leader I am today. Ultimately what solidified MARA EDGAR my choice was wanting to One of my favorite moments I have experienced is meet new people, and even though it was not going watching my little sister become an initiated member. to be what I had envisioned, I felt that being in a new Nothing makes me more proud to be an Alpha Chi environment to learn and grow would be the best than knowing that each new member is going to option for me. flourish and grow within our chapter, and what possibilities are waiting. During that first semester, I met SO many inspiring leaders and role models on campus, all of whom were If I were going through recruitment again, something I involved in Greek Life, SO I decided to go through would tell myself would be that it's OK to be confused recruitment. My bid class of spring 2021 was over Zoom, and to have doubts. Not everyone's path looks the same. where the only experience we had with each sorority I never felt like I would belong in a sorority, but if I had during recruitment was talking to their members never made that decision, I wouldn't be who I am today. through a laptop screen. Even without seeing the houses or having a normal recruitment experience, just Alpha Chi Omega has helped me become a better those authentic conversations I had with the members woman, student and friend. I truly believe my of Alpha Chi Omega made me realize that was who I university experience started once I joined Alpha Chi, wanted to be. and I cannot wait to continue my journey alongside these real, strong women. To me, a real, strong woman Becoming an Alpha Chi was one of the defining is a leader. A team player. Someone who will listen. moments in my college career where I realized that I Someone you can trust. A real, strong woman believes belonged and had found my home away from home. in herself and those around her. A real, strong woman is an Alpha Chi Omega. A real, strong woman is me. THE LYRE 5 Headquarters (Alpha Chi, Butler University), shared about the previous Dedication locations of headquarters in Washington, DC and several sites in Indianapolis. CEO Katie Gaffin (Delta Zeta, Central Michigan University) thanked Brandt Weekend Construction, PDR Interiors and Michele King for their contributions to the exterior and interior building updates. Then, the National Council joined together to Recap cut the ceremonial ribbon and welcomed sisters inside to tour the building. BY EMILY FLOYD Stepping into headquarters, sisters can see dresses worn (THETA UPSILON, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH by Founders and Past National Presidents at previous CAROLINA), EVENTS MANAGER conventions, ranging from 1908 to 2016. An interactive donor wall in the lobby thanks our past and present A Ipha Chi Omega was honored to celebrate the donors. Seek the Heights Hall holds display cases dedication of our new headquarters building that feature the history Alpha Chi Omega is making 137 years to the day our Fraternity was today - convention programs, Bid Day photos, chapter founded on October 15. The weekend was a celebration composites and more. of traditions, with sisters sharing stories of love for Alpha Chi Omega. Home to all four entities, the new In Hera Hall, vintage badges and copies of The Lyre building at 5635 Castle Creek Parkway N. Dr. features magazine are displayed proudly for all to see. Continue lyre badges, convention memorabilia, dance cards and more-some - items dating all the way back to 1885 - and A STATUE OF HERA LOOKS OVER THE represents Alpha Chi Omega's next chapter. PATIO OF CHAPTER BRICKS. The Headquarters Dedication Weekend celebration began on Friday, October 14, with a VIP reception at the building. Sisters had a sneak peek of the new space and enjoyed time to connect with others who traveled near and far to celebrate. After the reception, the festivities continued with a Sisterhood Social at a nearby hotel. On Saturday morning, National President Lynne Herndon (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama) welcomed and thanked attendees for joining the special day. National Vice President Jill Lacy (Gamma Mu, Ball State University) spoke of the new building as a home of history and a place to work together for the future of the Fraternity. The building was dedicated in honor of our sisters from all chapters and future women of Alpha Chi Omega. Alpha Chi Omega's historian and archivist, Sally Cutler 6 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 208 zas EXPERIENCE ince we SO firmly believe in fraternity and the equa or which it stands we accept the challenge. We re ur weaknesses, our imperfections - they do not rather they are urges to greater perfec lk about beautiful ideals, let us live SISTERS EXPLORED ARCHIVES DISPLAYS AND THE 2022-24 NATIONAL COUNCIL CUT THE RIBBON REFLECTED ON THE HISTORY OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA. TO WELCOME SISTERS HOME TO HEADQUARTERS, through the first floor to see photos of our Past National this special weekend shared their favorite memories in Presidents, as well as the board room, conference rooms, video recordings. and multiple workstations and offices that are perfect for the collaboration needs of today's staff. The back patio includes chapter bricks, where guests were able to find their chapters and snap a few photos. Friends Upstairs, sisters will find the MacDowell Education at Three Strings Napa Valley and Sorority Girl Store Center, available for presentations or group meetings. In joined in on Saturday's festivities, selling stationery and the second floor workstations, sisters celebrating during collector items for the weekend. FIVE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS On Saturday evening, sisters joined together at the WERE IN ATTENDANCE. Marriott Indianapolis North for a reception and dinner. Lynne shared stories of our Founders and their time at DePauw University, walking around campus with their scarlet and bronze ribbons on this day 137 years ago. She spoke of the work to expand program development to meet the needs of today's Alpha Chi Omega members, including mental health programming, online learning modules and professional development. Katie spoke of the continued growth of the Enterprise as well as our history and heritage. Audra Levi Priluck (Alpha Psi, UCLA) led sisters in song to celebrate the evening before dinner was served. The event concluded with National Vice President Jari Askins (Psi, The University of Oklahoma) leading a special toast, thanks to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. It was a memorable weekend of sisterhood, celebrating old memories, creating new ones and envisioning the next chapter for Alpha Chi Omega. THE LYRE 7 AXO NEWS THESE HANDS DON'T HURTY DELTA TAU (MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MANKATO) 30 Years of Local Impact BY GRACE GARDNER (THETA UPSILON, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH NEARLY 1 IN 3 WOMEN CAROLINA), ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES WORLDWIDE HAVE n the 137-year history of Alpha Chi Omega, BEEN SUBJECTED TO I 30 years may feel like a relatively short time. PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL However, in the fight to end domestic violence, VIOLENCE BY AN 30 years of commitment, fundraising and service have had a transformative impact, especially for the local INTIMATE PARTNER. organizations our chapters support. October was recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness (SOURCE: THE UNITED NATIONS) Month for the first time in 1987, and Alpha Chi Omega 8 ALPHA CHI OMEGA took up this cause as our national philanthropy shortly thereafter. Since the adoption of this philanthropic MORE THAN $1 MILLION mission at the 1992 National Convention, our chapters continue to set (and beat!) ambitious fundraising goals, WAS RAISED FOR LOCAL develop innovative awareness-raising events and seek DOMESTIC VIOLENCE new heights in pursuit of a future free from violence. SERVICE PROVIDERS This year, Alpha Chi Omega sought to educate AND SHELTERS THROUGH members and communities about the global scale of COMMUNITY IMPACT domestic violence while encouraging and supporting our chapters' work at the local level. Alpha Chi EVENTS IN 2022. Omega provided educational opportunities for our members, as well as tools and resources for chapters (SOURCE: ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION) to host successful awareness-raising campaigns in their local communities. Our October 19 webinar featured a conversation with our national partners at the One Love Foundation and attracted an audience Local Impact," which educated members on current of more than 500 attendees. In addition, chapters statistics and effects of domestic violence worldwide facilitated a new Program with Purpose, "Global Cause, while providing a space for conversation about their individual chapter efforts at the local level. Chapters KAPPA OMEGA (INDIANA UNIVERSITY - across the country used Alpha Chi Omega awareness PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS) materials in their Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaigns, reaching beyond the bonds of our sisterhood to educate others about this critical issue. Domestic violence is a cause with global reach, but change starts locally. Throughout October, Alpha Chi Omega chapters continued to fundraise for and engage with local service providers through community events. As just one example, the Iota Lambda chapter at Texas Christian University celebrated 23 years of partnership with The Women's Center of Tarrant County with its first-ever Walk a Mile event, raising more than $22,000, well over the $15,000 goal. Through the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation's Community Impact program, our chapters raised more than $1 million for local domestic violence service providers and shelters in 2022, bringing our total to more than $9 million since the program's founding in 2006! While Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be over, the work continues. Alpha Chi Omega and our members remain committed to fighting against unhealthy relationships and building healthy ones, making an impact in dozens of local communities and for countless people around the world. THE LYRE 9 AXO NEWS THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE LAMBDA PI CHAPTER; PHOTO BY MICHELE HUGHEY (IOTA ALPHA, ALUMNAE INITIATES), LAMBDA PI MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMMING ADVISOR Welcome Home, Lambda Pi! UNIVERSITY OF for women whose sense of strength ignites a fire within I S S I S S P P themselves to make a difference. This opportunity calls for real, strong women." IN OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI Lynne added her well wishes and words of wisdom O n Friday, October 28, 106 new members for our newest chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, saying, participated in the Lambda Pi chapter's "Now and in the years to come, know that you will Initiation Ceremony at the University of meet women and sisters who will dramatically impact Mississippi. The following day, the chapter was installed your life. Whatever investment you make in Alpha Chi at the Oxford Conference Center. Attendees at the Omega will come back to you many times over." banquet included National President Lynne Herndon (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama), Alpha Chi Congratulations to the founding sisters of Lambda Pi! Omega staff and volunteers, university staff, family, friends and Lambda Pi advisors. During the installation ceremony, Chapter President Alia Graham told those gathered, "As a founding member class, we are given the special opportunity and challenge of creating our own legacy at Ole Miss. This challenge is not for the faint of heart, but rather it calls THE FIRST EXECUTIVE BOARD OF LAMBDA PI; PHOTO BY MICHELE HUGHEY (IOTA ALPHA, ALUMNAE INITIATES) Read with Sisters in 2023! T he Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Book Club was created specifically for our literature-loving alumnae! The online group hosts vibrant discussions about our books and fosters new connections between sisters. Get started by requesting to join our Facebook group, "AXO Alumnae Book Club." We are excited to share our first three books of 2023! "Electrifying, a wonder." - CELESTE NG EMILY HENRY JENNIFER ROBSON New York Times Bestselling Author of INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLI NG AUTHOR OF BEACH READ GOODNIGHT FROM ONDON PEOPLE WE VACATION C GOWN A NOVEL BIZ ROYAL WEDDING BOOK LOVERS SARA rom-com lover's dream NOVIC -TAYLOR JENKINS REID AUTHOR OF GIRL AT WAR JANUARY 2023 FEBRUARY 2023 MARCH 2023 BOOK LOVERS THE GOWN TRUE BIZ BY EMILY HENRY BY JENNIFER ROBSON BY SARA NOVIC Nora's life revolves around books, In a nod to Healthy Relationships True biz (adj/exclamation; American from the one she reads to the clients Week, we will embark on a tale of Sign Language): really, seriously, she lands deals for as a cutthroat two friends, Ann and Miriam, who definitely, real-talk literary agent - but she isn't your have been given the opportunity of a typical heroine. When Nora agrees lifetime to create Princess Elizabeth's River Valley School for the Deaf is to go on a sisters' trip to North wedding gown. As we fast forward packed with students who want to Carolina, she hopes for a small-town 70 years, Heather finds embroidered pass their tests, hook up and stop vacation complete with a run-in with flowers from her late grandmother having their parents and doctors tell a handsome country doctor. Charlie and wonders if she was connected them what to do with their bodies. Lastra, a brooding editor, is the only to the textile artist and Holocaust We'll follow students Charlie and thing standing in her way. Their survivor Miriam Dassin? The Gown Austin, as well as February, their meet-cute is anything but cute. As introduces us to three unforgettable headmistress, on a journey into the they find each other again and again, heroines, whose lives are woven Deaf community that celebrates they discover that the stories they've together by the pain of survival, the human connection while telling a written about themselves might be bonds of female friendship and the story of sign language, civil rights, worth rewriting. power of love. first love, loss, joy and SO much more. THE LYRE 11 AXO NEWS Alpha Zeta Celebrates Its 100th Founding Anniversary Alpha. 100 ALPHA ZETA ALUMNAE THE CAKE DECORATED IN ALPHA CHI STYLE BY BARBARA PASSANISE (ALPHA ZETA, members and events in the chapter's history. One of WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS) the posters displayed a picture of the 24 founders of the chapter with their names written in gold. A delicious O n October 2, 2022, the Alpha Zeta chapter of light lunch was enjoyed by the attendees as they visited Alpha Chi Omega was able to have its 100- with sisters they hadn't seen for many years. year celebration, which was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. It was held at the Alumni House It was an honor to have Lynne Herndon, Alpha Chi on the Washington University campus in St. Louis, Omega's National President, to celebrate with us. There Missouri. was a short program that included a welcome to the event, a history of the Alpha Zeta chapter and a Dream Many Alpha Chi Cake Ceremony with a lovely cake decorated with red sisters joined in the carnations and small sugared lyres. Friendships celebration on this beautiful day. The Each attendee was given a petit four with a lyre Like a sterling bracelet, room was exquisitely decoration on it and a bookmark to commemorate links of friendship decorated with golden the day. At the end of the program, a poem entitled encircle my life. lyres, carnation "Friendship," written by Alpha Zeta alumna Charlotte Sweet memories shine as charms untarnished. centerpieces and Rist Adelsperger, was read (reprinted on this page). Treasured friends decade posters with Everyone enjoyed celebrating this special occasion, bring gem-like beauty pictures of various which touched the hearts of those in attendance. to the fabric of my days. Charlotte Adelsperger ©2010 Welcome, Consultants! T WO Alpha Chi Omega alumnae have joined our 2022-23 chapter consultant team. We're excited to see the impact they will make as they support collegiate chapters and leaders, developing their own professional skills along the way! GWINNETH CAMPBELL (IOTA SIGMA, SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY) While earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees - one in fashion media and the other in journalism - Gwinneth was a member of the pom squad and taught dance during college. She served as vice president Ritual and fraternity appreciation and Panhellenic delegate for her collegiate chapter. KENDALL SUESS (GAMMA EPSILON, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY) With a Bachelor of Science degree in multimedia journalism, Kendall held several jobs and internships in college in areas like marketing, writing and film. For her chapter, she served as vice president intellectual development and vice president recruitment information. ALPHA PI SISTERS, SAVE THE DATE! To recognize the 2023 centennial of Alpha Pi (University of North Dakota), a celebration weekend is being planned for November 17-19, 2023 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. More details can be found at https://oooaxoalum.square.site/alpha-pi-centennial or by emailing axo.alphapi100@gmail.com. THE LYRE 13 DONATE Alpha Chi Omega menu ABOUT US Alpha Chi Omega is about empowering you to live as your true self, to reach your potential and to be the real, strong woman you are meant to be. Learn more Real Strong Women. 2022 REBUILD OF A New Digital Home ALPHACHIOMEGA.ORG THE 2022 REDESIGN OF ALPHA CH I OMEGA'S WEBSITE BY LESLEY HALL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ince 1996, www.alphachiomega.org has hosted 2013 S MEET US JOIN US COLLEGE Alpha Chi Omega REDESIGN Alpha Chi Omega's digital presence. Over the EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION CONNECTED years, it has been reorganized, refreshed and rebranded to better serve the needs of our members and REAL. STRONG WOMEN those wanting to learn more about our organization. BECOME A ARE YOU FOR NOW/ CHAPTER CONSULTANT LIFE FOREVER CAMPAIGN Simplification has been a central theme of these LOYAL? MORE updates and continual improvement a priority, just like 2014 CONVENTION READ THE LATEST EXCERPTS OF it is for the real, strong women in our sisterhood. THE LYRE Our newest digital home is no different - in objectives to simplify and improve - and is now better prepared DONATE 2020 Alpha Chi Omega WOMEN to flex with and facilitate the future growth of the REBRAND organization by supporting the evolving needs of our sisterhood. THE OPPORTUNITY Real. Strong. Women. FAVORITES Alpha Chi Omega's Real. Strong. Women. Experience WE ARE SISTERS, LEADERS AND Find a Chapter Donate CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE Merchandise Contact Us boasts a vast number of programming and engagement LEARN MORE Recommend a Member Resource Center 14 ALPHA CHI OMEGA BY THE NUMBERS SINCE LAUNCH 54,000+ USERS VISITED ALPHACHIOMEGA.ORG SITE CONTENT STREAMLINED FROM 716 PAGES TO 114 PAGES THE BEST PART 21,000+ RESOURCES DOWNLOADED FROM The most notable and exciting change in our site MY ALPHA CHI is the creation of a member portal: My Alpha Chi. Now, all the members-only content is conveniently located in one place and accessed with the same opportunities for members. Always seeking the heights, credentials members have always used to sign into the the curriculum and resources continuously generated alphachiomega.org website. by the staff, volunteers and partners of the organization MY ALPHA CHI SIGN OUT 1 MARKETING is impressive. It also led to a LOT of information on our AXQ.ORG PROFILE RESOURCES DIRECTORIES BOARDS website. ACCESS THE RESOURCE CENTER The pandemic only emphasized the needs to continue RECOMMEND A MEMBER to provide members with digital resources and to WRITE A RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATION increase the functionality of our digital space to support virtual programming and opportunities for 1109 engagement. We needed to get more information to more people - faster. Sisters can access frequently used resources and forms THE SOLUTION here, including Lyre Links for officer reports, The Heights Learning Center for trainings, the recruitment This site was redesigned with you, the end user, in mind. recommendation form, the volunteer interest form and To determine how best to get our audiences - from your personal information to keep up to date. collegians to alumnae, campus partners to donors - the information they want and where they want it from, My Alpha Chi also has a redesigned member and we relied on what we knew: data. Then we drastically chapter search for you to explore, as well as an intuitive cut the content. With streamlined content, enhanced search feature in the Resource Center to help you locate security and improved search functionality in place, we handbooks and documents to support you in your role! were just getting started. WELCOME! The improvements to user 10:58 a alphachiomega.org -Private experience have resulted not Our new digital home reflects both the refreshed brand Q Alpha Chi Omega III only in increased efficiency for and the needs of our organization, and we hope you our members but also enhanced find that it reflects you, too. We want you to not only engagement for all visitors. The see yourself here but also see opportunities to connect stories of our sisterhood can be with our sisterhood. Whether you're a potential new Diversity, Equity found throughout the site - from member or a few (or so) years removed from your and Inclusion the new Announcements page college days, come learn what it means to be a real, with Alpha Chi updates and strong woman today and a lifetime member of ALPHA CHI OMEGA'S COMMITMENT programming highlighted as part of Alpha Chi Omega. We look forward to seeing you there! "To see and appreciate all that is the Real. Strong. Women. Experience noble in another. The Symphony of Alpha Chi to our newly integrated blog and Omega latest fan-favorite: the digital Lyre! Diversity, equity and inclusion are unequivocally essential. But we know OPEN YOUR PHONE they have been challenging for us, for the entire sorority/fraternity industry So where did all that content go? CAMERA TO SCAN THIS and for www.rd acawhele We QR CODE TO ACCESS OUR IMPROVED MOBILE-RESPONSIVE CONTENT NEW WEBSITE OR VISIT ALPHACHIOMEGA.ORG. FOUNDATION The Gift of Sisterhood BY CHERYL MAIZE (DELTA OMICRON, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY) E arly on in my Alpha Chi Omega journey, I made it a goal to give back to our sisterhood. When I think about my life experiences, many of them are better because of Alpha Chi Omega. As a collegian, I was highly involved with my chapter and had the opportunity to attend national convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. I remember the impact of being chapter president and experiencing "big Alpha Chi" for the first time. Another memory that stands out is meeting then-National President Karen Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) when CHERYL MAIZE she visited our chapter for a formal chapter meeting. She was so gracious toward me and my chapter a grant to help send sisters to national programs like sisters, a memory I'll never forget. Leadership Academy, Collegiate Growth Academy and convention. I want to show support to my sisters As an alumna, I became involved as a volunteer, and help alleviate some of their financial burdens. serving as a chapter advisor, province collegiate chair for the Northwest province and alumnae chapter Portland State has students who commute to president for the Xi Xi chapter in Portland, Oregon. campus, and many members work and pay their own bills. Over the past few months, I've had more When I started giving back to the Alpha Chi Omega conversations about my chapter and was moved to Foundation, I was able to make small annual make an additional gift to ensure each collegiate donations. It made me happy to fulfill a goal I had set chapter member would receive financial assistance earlier in my life. As I advanced in my career, I was from the Foundation to cover some of her tuition for able to take advantage of various savings programs this academic year. and increase my giving. Through establishing these funds with the A few months ago, I met with a Foundation staff Foundation, I've learned more about the impact member who shared about the emerging financial scholarships and grants have on our sisters. Each needs of many college students due to the rising scholarship that is awarded helps cover the cost of a costs of education - and how this affected my own sister's educational expenses like tuition and books, chapter, Delta Omicron. After that meeting, I was which lessens the burden of high education costs. reminded of a scholarship Annabelle Grant Parsons By providing support for educational expenses, we're (Chi, Oregon State University) and her husband making the sorority experience more attainable as created for her chapter and the positive impact it was sisters have more funds to cover the cost of sorority having on Chi chapter sisters. dues and fees. I recently established two endowed funds with My hope is to help my Delta Omicron sisters feel the Foundation: The Cheryl Maize Educational empowered to make positive change for their chapter Assistance Fund for Delta Omicron Chapter to provide and the Portland community, while fulfilling my goal scholarships for my sisters and The Cheryl Maize of giving back to and supporting my sisters. I'm SO Chapter Education Fund for Delta Omicron Chapter, grateful to have the opportunity to support my sisters! 16 ALPHA CHI OMEGA A Place to Call Home BY MADELINE JENKINS (ALPHA BETA, PURDUE UNIVERSITY), CAMPAIGN AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, AND LINDSAY VISE (BAKER UNIVERSITY), HOUSING ADVANCEMENT OFFICER ome is where the heart is, and that is certainly H true for Alpha Chi Omega. Chapter houses have been an important component of the Alpha Chi Omega experience dating back to our first recorded chapter house in the 1890s. Today, chapter facilities give our sisters a place to live, eat, study, hang out and develop lifelong bonds with their sisters and our organization. Many of our chapter houses were built between COLLEGIANS AND ALUMNAE AT THE BETA 1920-60, and just like our personal homes, they need SIGMA HOUSE DEDICATION continued updates and renovations to remain safe and attractive for our collegiate sisters. These updates accommodate more than 300 members. In addition, can involve a significant financial commitment for the bed space was added, and nearly every room was chapter and the house corporation. given a needed refresh with new furnishings." In many cases, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation can In November 2021, Beta Sigma sisters celebrated support chapter housing fundraising by providing their updated home during their housing dedication. an opportunity for tax-deductible gifts for facility This year, Beta Sigma saw the positive impact from construction, renovation and operation costs. Gifts the renovations as it welcomed home 121 new to chapter housing funds can be used to renovate, members following fall recruitment. "My chapter furnish or equip educational areas of the facility or to sisters and I now have a shared space for all our support maintenance and operations of those areas. members to enjoy that truly feels like home," says Beta Sigma Chapter President Gracie Oney-Hansen. One project the Foundation recently assisted with was the National Housing Corporation's renovation Whether using outside fundraising counsel (as of the Beta Sigma (University of Georgia) house. Beta Sigma did) or the Foundation's fundraising "The Campaign for 1064 S. Lumpkin: Building for services, all house corporations can work with the Our Future" launched in 2017 to raise funds for Foundation to give donors a tax-deductible giving renovations. "One of the main focuses for this project option; the Foundation accepted gifts to the Beta was to update Sigma housing campaign in support of its $1.2 million THE RENOVATED DINING ROOM the chapter room goal. Additionally, the Foundation produced biannual and dining room," newsletters and supported ongoing alumnae says Beta Sigma relations. The Foundation also tracked gifts and Campaign Chair pledges, ensuring proper donor acknowledgement Julie Burkard (Beta and recognition; donors received giving recognition Sigma). "Through to both the chapter's campaign and the Foundation. generous support from many donors, Funds may be established for large-scale we were able to renovations, new facility builds, small-scale projects expand these areas or ongoing operations. For more information, contact of the house to foundation@alphachiomega.org. THE LYRE 17 FOUNDATION Kori Whitener Fellows, Alpha Phi** 2021-22 Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh, Delta Sigma* Joyce Schaffer Fleming, Omicron Leadership Circle Sherry Snell Forsee, Delta Epsilon Allison J. Foster, Gamma Chi Sylvia Miller Foster, Beta Eta Lorna Stoakes Fox, Alpha Lambda* The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation is pleased to honor Ellie Smith Fox, Psi Leadership Circle donors who supported the Real. Angela D. Freeland, Zeta Eta Amy Jo Gabel Strong. Women. Fund with gifts of $1,000 or more Katie Lampinen Gaffin, Delta Zeta Shannon Gallagher-Bolton, Pi during the 2021-22 fiscal year Mary Werries Gendry, Upsilon Traci Simpson Gerdes, Gamma Chi* DONOR LISTING AS Monica M. Cepero, Beta Eta Cassie Gerhardt, Alpha Pi* OF AUGUST 1, 2022 Jenny Winterstein Champlin, Psi* Stacia Baughman Giese, Delta Rho INDICATES LEADERSHIP Susan Esco Chandler, Psi* Marykay Steffen Gillam, Epsilon lota CIRCLE SILVER ($2,500+) Donna Smith Chereck, Alpha Phi** Laura Morrison Glenn, Beta Epsilon INDICATES LEADERSHIP Brittany Miller Chinnici, Alpha Omega Katie Thomas Glick, Alpha Beta CIRCLE GOLD ($5,000+) Zohra Choudhry, Zeta Theta Kathy Davids Gore, Beta Lambda + INDICATES DECEASED Dr. Elise Margaret Christopher, Gamma Marsha King Grady, Alpha Upsilon* lota Pam Haymes Graham, Alpha Phi* Lauryn Coit Ackley, Gamma Nu* Suzanne Artenian Cobb, Epsilon** Leigh Vivevette Grantham, Epsilon Zeta Susie Baker Adams, Alpha Phi Heather L. Coleman, Delta Psi* Carrie Gray, Alpha Mu Judy Evans Anderson, Alpha Lambda Kathy Warner Connelly, Delta Zeta Sue Stone Greathouse, Delta Psi Tabitha Dunham Arias, Psi Lorraine Baron Conoley, Tau Denise M. Griffey, Mu Tina Artman, Delta Kappa June Smith Cook, Alpha Mu Leslie Brodhead Griffith, Kappa Jari Askins, Psi Jenn Grenzebach Cornell, Zeta Lambda Martha Clubine Gschneidner, Delta Nu Mary Kacmarcik Baker, Delta Mu Ashlee Townsend Cribb Woliver, Epsilon Cathy Volta Habib, Rho Sylvia Baker-Moore, Delta Zeta Phi Sherrie Crouch Hald, Theta Nu Sheri Baldwin, Phi Victoria Beaver Crow, Epsilon Kappa Liza Pugliese Hallsten, Alpha Omega Julie Pannier Balk, Beta Nu Nancy Swanner Crowther, Alpha Sigma Jane Hamilton-Merritt, Gamma Mu Cindy Hoard Ballard, Zeta Rho Jan Culver, Beta Tau Stephanie Blankemeier Hansen, Pi Dr. Paula Curlee Barnes, Delta Rho* Leslie Peterson Cunningham, Gamma Nancy Irish Harman, Gamma Rho Constance Kay Barsky, PhD, Delta Xi Rho Melissa Kelly Harrell, lota Lambda LaVone Wohlbier Bartine, Alpha Lambda Anne Stone Curosh, Alpha Beta Angela Costley Harris, Alpha Beta* Ruth Ann Bartlett, Beta Sigma Jan Wenzinger Curschman, Beta Phi Miekleen D. Hart, Sigma Emilie Van Hook Beagle, Upsilon** Karen Baker Curtis, Delta Pi Lori Hart Janice Britt Beck, Kappa Jill Holt Dale, Gamma Mu Michelle Mattox Hawes, Beta Xi Dr. Caryn Beck-Dudley, Beta Xi Judith Greig Danziger, Beta Epsilon Alice Calderwood Hawk, Omicron Judy Jones Beehler, Gamma Mu** Mary Gratton Davids, Chi Susan Corcoran Hayes, Beta Chi Bonnie Bacnik Biggs, Epsilon Chi Victoria Davis, Theta Omicron Jennifer Diederich Healy, Alpha Omicron Lindsey Bishop, Gamma Chi Ann Swanson Dean, Gamma Mu Maureen Heekin, Alpha Omicron Diane Wilson Blackwelder, Omicron Kitty Cannon deKieffer, Epsilon Kappa Annamarie Geppert Hellebusch, Zeta Leslie Abramsky Block, Theta Tau* Sandra Denhart, Delta Psi Omicron Diane Polin Boone, Beta Tau Ann Bruner DiAntonio, Theta Lambda Anne E. Helliwell, Gamma lota** Cathy Smith Boragno, Delta Sigma* Polly Kubesch Dobbs, Gamma Mu* Betty Hintz Hemmeter, Beta Theta Kami Singley Borden, Epsilon Zeta Jennifer Doidge Weilbach, Epsilon Theta Amanda Williams Hene, Beta Sigma Maya Lippert Botvinick, Epsilon Kappa* Sheila Dolan, Omega Lynne Biggio Herndon, Alpha Upsilon* Cindy Hayden Braaten, Alpha Gamma Elizabeth Doggett Donaldson, Alpha* Lindsay Hicks, Alpha Chi Mikelle Holt Brady, Alpha* Janelle Griffin Donaldson, Alpha Pi Deirdre Reason Hill, Epsilon Zeta Bonnie Brooks, Alpha Psi Shawn M. Donnelley, Zeta Psi* Kristin Himsel, Alpha MaryAnn Plichta Brown, Beta Delta Judith Westwood Dresser, Alpha Rho Claire Burghardt Hodge, Delta Chi Diane Bryant, Delta Rho Jean Chapuran Durling, Beta Tau Lisa Draper Hoegerman, Epsilon Psi Julie Cain Burkhard, Beta Sigma Kristin Miller Edwards, Beta Epsilon* Sharon Ponder Holbrook, lota Sandra Prim Burr, Beta Phi Susan Marie Eich, Zeta Upsilon Rachael Hood, Alpha Gamma* Christine Tornga Bush, Theta JoEllen Breshock Eidam, Alpha Beta Emma Brown Horn, Alpha Kathy Wise Butkiewicz, Alpha Chi* Tracy Back Embree, Theta Omicron Janis Rose Hurter, Zeta Omicron* Evaline Nicolls Cagney, Alpha Omicron+ Diane Ellis Erdman, Kappa Eileen Ishizue, Delta Sigma Heather Carrio, Psi Kaye L. Evleth, Delta Psi Dr. Jennifer Jackson, Gamma lota Tanya Rash Case, Alpha Gamma Rosemary Fairhead, Delta Rho Lisa Pettett Jeran, Zeta Upsilon Kathleen Whittemore Castro, Alpha Psi Judy Garwood Fecel, Alpha Beta Margaret Jones Johnson, Omicron 18 ALPHA OMEGA Judy Judson, Gamma Adrienne Sherbert Murphrey, Alpha Phi Mari-jean Oswald Siehl, Alpha Omicron Eve Kampmeinert, Alpha Zeta Diane Davis Murphy, Epsilon Psi** Karen White Siladi, Delta Zeta Amy Kates, Zeta Phi Amy Colvin Mustafa, Beta Phi Sherry Stayton Simpson, Gamma Nu Krista Diane Kauper, Zeta Omicron Jolie Napier-Vea, lota Tau Sandy Campbell Singleton, Gamma Rho Karen Allen Kay, Delta Chi Margaret Lehman Nelson, Gamma Mu Smitty Smith, Gamma Pi Michael C. Keenan* Beverly Wood Nichols, Alpha Nu Bonnie Wallace Smith, Epsilon Zeta Jan Kendall, Delta Sigma Mary Lippitt Nichols, Phi Brooke Oliver Smith, Alpha Chi Melanie Brammer Kilgore, Delta Upsilon Kimberly Fulton Nightingale, Sigma Alice E. Snedeker, Epsilon Phi Kelly Lynn Kilgour, Kappa Nu Jenny French Nirh, Alpha Gamma Carolynn Snyder, Beta Zeta Elizabeth Kinder, Zeta Eta Dena Rouse Norrod, Delta Zeta Aggie Theresa Steiner, Beta Eta Laura Davis King, Alpha Upsilon Laura Tubbs Noteware, Beta Psi Joan Rossin Stephans, Alpha lota Stephanie Marie King, Theta Tau* Cynthia Nugent, Alpha Phi Darlene Gates Stevenson, Gamma Delta Donna McGrath Klinge, Epsilon Kappa Joyce Avrett Oliver, Beta Sigma Karen Schaffer Stewart, Beta Epsilon** Julie Black Kolman, Delta Kappa* Janet Hamblin Olsen, Gamma Eta Lynne Wesche Strasser, Alpha Eta Kristin Koppen, Delta Chi* Ann Olson, Alpha Pi* Judy Loosley Sweeney, Chi Barbara Wakefield Kroemer, Alpha Beta Alarie Sims Ornburn, Delta Chi Suzie McClendon Symcox, Psi Suzanne Rizer Kuch, Nu** Pidge Arganbright Osborn, Alpha Delta Mendy Hawk Tarwater, Epsilon Omicron Angie Kucharski, Gamma Esther Ocampo Ousborne, Epsilon Rho Tonya Lee Tatum, Beta Lambda* Jill Sabatino Lacy, Gamma Mu** Frances Dyck Pastuszenski, Epsilon Psi Melissa Ford Taylor, Alpha Upsilon Jessica Penland Lahey, Gamma Zeta** Jennifer Lynn Patterson, Beta Phi Kathy Bowen Taylor, Alpha Chi Mary Beth Holley Lake, Epsilon Phi Joan M. Perry, Zeta Lambda Anne Teaford-Cantor, Alpha Psi** Mary Pat Lambke, Beta Epsilon** Judy Ziegler Phillips, Gamma Lambda Jennifer Terry, Zeta Lambda Jennifer Wilhoit Lane, Zeta Pi Kim Wood Phillips, Alpha Beta Sharon Benner Theodore, Beta Epsilon Bobbi Lubberstedt Larsen, Xi* Suzanne Pierce, Alpha Omicron Jane Elizabeth Thessin, Beta Theta Lisa Fant Lawless, Theta Omega MerLynn Harris Pitcher, Beta Xi** Jan Marshall Thomson, Alpha Gamma Esther Thall Lawson, Alpha Delta Susan Pontz Pyke, Gamma Xi Lindsey Selleck Tidwell, Beta Sigma Sharon Albert Lease, Gamma Tau** Melissa Perez Ramirez, Beta Omega Janice Tindall Townsend, Beta Sigma Shirley Smith LeForge, Delta Theta* Karen Carwile Rayburn, Zeta Lambda Beth Trerotola, Gamma Delta** Yvonne Lentz-Kelley, Nu* Susan Seefeldt Rehorn, Zeta Pi* Tori Trobak, Alpha Lambda Ellen Jones Lewis, Omicron Carmen Becker Rene, Gamma Delta* Suzi Dockery Turner, Zeta Chi Molly Borgmeyer Lindner, Delta Chi Jensy Patterson Richards, Sigma** Terri Smolko Valenti, Gamma lota** Jo-Ann M. Little, Gamma Sigma Sylvia Thompson Richards, Kappa Janice R. Van Ekeren, Delta Nu Helen Buchmueller Lockhart, Alpha Britain Dwyre Riley, Beta Eta Carmen Lee Vance, Alpha Nu Lambda Bridget Guernsey Riordan, Gamma Mu Lindsay Ferrell Vise, Omicron Lee Bradford Lucas, Gamma Chi Anna Clovis Ritchie, Phi Lauren Symcox Voth, lota Sigma Emily Ludwig, Zeta Upsilon Kelli Rodriguez Currie, Theta Pi Nancy Spanich Waiss, Omega Carol Susan Lutz, Epsilon Chi Shirley Voltz Rogers, Gamma Theta** Maggie Dulay Ward, Epsilon Theta Barbara Schultz Lynch, Alpha Beta Sandra Maison Rosen, Omicron Teresa Nash Warner, Psi Jessica Levey Mace, Gamma Tau Lizett Huerta Ross, Beta Nu Erin Heichelbech Weesner, Gamma Mu Chris MacLaughlin, Alpha Psi Suzanna Dillard Rubottom, lota Lambda Deb Grisham Wehrman, Delta Chi Thomasina Pierce Madden, Zeta Eta Danielle Haynes Russell, Alpha Chi Lee Yoder Welborn, Epsilon Phi Katy Harrison Madsen, Psi Babs Sandeen, Epsilon Psi Mary Seybold Welch, Alpha Beta Maree Rose Magliocchetti, Alpha Tau* Alessia Satterfield, Xi Lynette Lemon Wert, Psi Audra Sinclair Mahnke, Delta* Carol Mansfield Schlessman, Gamma Gretchen Hess Westhoven, Kappa Ann Calame Marr, Beta Xi Delta* Tom Whitener** Yvette Martinez, Zeta Nu Courtney Schmidt, Alpha Margaret L. Wilcox, Delta Chi Suzanne Sackleh Masters, Delta Pi** Erin Schmidt-Bley, Psi Lark Will, Delta lota Patricia Bates Mattingley, Beta Zeta** Judy Kuergeleis Schmuck, Delta Chi Susan Johnson Wilson, Beta Lambda Michele Norton Mattoon, Rho* Judy Hendricks Schubert, Alpha Mu Mary McMurtry Winkler, Epsilon Zeta Carla Henke Mattson, Alpha Nu* Christina DeMello Sechrest, Theta Julie Crider Wisbrock, Phi* Hon. Margaret Lisbeth Maxwell, Beta Omicron* Sheila Marie E. Wishek, Pi Lambda Donna Socia Seegers, Epsilon Eta Corinne E. Wolffe, Zeta Eta Maxine Bizon Mazur, Alpha Tau** Willie Desch Shafer, Xi Katherine Berryman Woolard, Delta Niki Kennedy McCann, Zeta Sigma Jane Heinrich Shannahan, Gamma Sigma Kim Baldwin McClure, Gamma Omicron Betsy Burnham Shannon, Beta Barbara Wyatt, Delta Omega Anne Mclnnis, Delta Psi* Colette Sheehy, Eta Suzanne Michl Wyness, Upsilon* Susan Terry McLendon, Gamma Phi* Kara Dawn Sheets, Gamma Epsilon* Diane Claes Young, Epsilon Tau Judy Meador, Gamma Ann Jennings Shepard, Mu Penny Passaro Zamkov, Lambda* Michelle Lee Merrick, Gamma Zeta Jane Shoppell, Delta Upsilon Dina Zemke, Zeta Phi Nancy Lear Miller, Alpha Mu Margi Richey Shostedt, Alpha Lambda Miriam Abascal Zimms, Gamma Chi Ruth Bender Moeller, Beta Phi Sheri Shoup, Alpha Phi* Mary Zinn, Nu Valerie Molina Morrison, Theta Sigma* Kara Wehby Shuror, Epsilon Lambda* Leslie Luecke Moss, Gamma Rho Stephanie York Sibley, Gamma Nu THE LYRE 19 FOUNDATION Scholarship Recipients ANGELS OF PI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Dina Katgara, Pi Thanks to the generosity of our donors, more than 200 Alpha Chi Omega sisters received scholarships ANNABELLE GRANT PARSONS to support their academic achievements and future SCHOLARSHIP FUND dreams. For more information about scholarships Kayla Hieb, Chi and grants, please visit the Foundation section of alphachiomega.org. ANNE PEEL HOPKINS FUND Jenna Jackson, Zeta Sigma ALICE LOHRMAN Vivian Noyd, lota Lambda ANDREWS MICHIGAN Kate Pederson, Alpha Sofia Rakic, Beta Tau BARBARA EGERTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lauren Restino, Delta Rho BRADY TILLERY Julia Harig, Delta Zeta Corinna Robinson, Beta Omicron SCHOLARSHIP FUND Chloe Schroeder, Rho Charlotte Geier, Epsilon Chi ALPHA CHI CHAPTER Mekayla Sikes, Zeta Omega SCHOLARSHIP FUND Quinna Sypher, Beta Chi BEL LARUE NEAL FUND Abigail Dame, Alpha Chi Ali Trattler, Lambda Nu Jordan Diller, Alpha Chi Alyssa Verruto, Epsilon Tau Joey Ngo, Alpha Sarah Weber, Delta Lambda Kate Pederson, Alpha ALPHA CHI SCHOLARS Annalee Wolfe, Nu Matigan Williams, Alpha FUND Andi Woods, Epsilon Kappa BETA CHI Kassidy Bailey, Kappa Sigma ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN Ryleigh Berry, Epsilon Zeta SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORY OF KATHERINE Ruby Boswell, Omicron Destiny Campbell, lota Chi Sofia Rakic, Beta Tau IONE REDMOND Remy Campbell, lota Psi Cede Hamilton, Beta Chi Leah Cantrelle, Kappa Sigma ALPHA GAMMA Jillian Layton, Beta Chi Lindsay Chapman, Kappa Tau ALPHA GEORGIA Kyera Lutton, Beta Chi Nina Chong, Beta Eta SCHOLARSHIP FUND Kira Cooley, Kappa Sigma BETA EPSILON Maddie Crabtree, Zeta Eta Arianna Cantillo, Beta Sigma CHAPTER Abigail Dame, Alpha Chi SCHOLARSHIP IN Lauren Ducharme, Alpha Pi ALPHA NU CENTENNIAL MEMORY OF MARY Katie Flynn, Gamma Zeta SCHOLARSHIP FUND BETH KNOX Allie Gatti, Theta Tau Maggie Meyr, Alpha Nu Meghna Gopalan, Theta Psi Kasey Boegner, Beta Epsilon Colleen Hillyer, Upsilon ALPHA UPSILON Ida Jamshidi, Theta lota BETA ETA LOVE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lauren Kern, Alpha Pi AND LOYALTY FUND Anna Lee, Zeta Phi Anne Lawton Browder, Alpha Ally Swan, Beta Eta Brianna Ma, Epsilon Psi Upsilon Avery Mickelsen, Beta Chi Mary Lavorato, Alpha Upsilon BETTY THOMAS Nicolette Moleski, Delta Pi Courtney Lekai, Alpha Upsilon Megan Reiter, Alpha Upsilon MARSHALL - Charlotte Morse, Gamma Xi THOMAS VAN PATTEN Ny Nguyen Duong, Delta Mu Claire Nickerson, Beta SCHOLARSHIP FUND Natalie Norton, Psi Audrey Darland, Alpha Beta 20 ALPHA CHI OMEGA BONNIE HOUSE CLAUDIA STEELE EDNA HOFFMAN ANDREWS FUND BAKER SCHOLARSHIP BOWMAN FUND Lauren Chatterton, Alpha Beta FUND Ellie Howell, Gamma Tau Audrey Darland, Alpha Beta Ali Trattler, Lambda Nu ELLEN SCHALK- BRANDOLYN DICKEY COURTNEY STEWART FEILD MEMORIAL HENDERSON MEMORIAL ASHLEY KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND NELSON MEMORIAL Song Alerding, lota Alpha Emma King, Gamma Epsilon SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jenna Bastian, Epsilon Nu Micah Greco, Epsilon Kappa Kaytlyn Carlson, Alpha Upsilon BROOKE FESSLER Colleen Hillyer, Upsilon Ida Jamshidi, Theta lota GRADUATE DARLINE REILEY Aileen Zeigler, Delta Xi SCHOLARSHIP FUND COOLEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EPSILON KAPPA FUND EPSILON KAPPA Savannah Sisk, Epsilon Kappa Avery Mickelsen, Beta Chi SCHOLARSHIP IN Quinna Sypher, Beta Chi MEMORY OF CHRISTIAN BURNETTE GRIMES NEIL BEHLE JONES SCHOLARSHIP DEE DEE BYCHAK STOLSHEK MEMORIAL Micah Greco, Epsilon Kappa FUND Bailey Jensen, Epsilon Kappa FUND Katie Pines, Omega Chloe Stanford, Epsilon Kappa Savannah Sisk, Epsilon Kappa Andi Woods, Epsilon Kappa CATHY SMITH BORAGNO DELTA EPSILON EPSILON OMICRON SCHOLARSHIP FUND 50TH ANNIVERSARY LOVE AND LOYALTY SCHOLARSHIP FUND FUND Brianna Ma, Epsilon Psi Hayden Bouyoukos, Delta Epsilon Sara Kremitzki, Epsilon Omicron DENSLOW EPSILON PSI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND 30TH ANNIVERSARY Emi Gamache, Gamma Sigma SCHOLARSHIP Ava Bianchi, Zeta Chi DONNA SMITH Piper Wright, Lambda Xi CHERECK SCHOLARSHIP FUND EPSILON ZETA 50TH ANNIVERSARY FUND Izzy Marcus, Alpha Phi Madeline Lewis, Epsilon Zeta DOROTHEA DEKAY SCHICK SCHOLARSHIP ERICA LYN BOWDEN FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Kelly Kozol, Xi Cora Marques, Beta Lambda "I am SO grateful to be receiving this scholarship to help me further FLORENCE ARMSTRONG my education. Over the last few years, | have worked very hard in SCHOLARSHIP FUND my pursuit of becoming a doctor. Alpha Chi Omega has played a Kylie Doyle, Beta Delta huge role in my undergraduate experience, and the lessons I have learned through leadership positions will stick with me forever." CHLOE SCHROEDER, RHO THE LYRE 21 FOUNDATION "This will change my senior FLORENCE OTT year and alleviate SO much KIRSCHBAUM pressure for me. This SCHOLARSHIP FUND scholarship will be going Caitlin Carr-Smith, Gamma toward my tuition and supplies, Nicole Feldman, Gamma and it will allow me more Sabrina Kozarovitsky, Gamma freedom to pursue my passions. It means the world that FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP Alpha Chi Omega supports me FUND and my academic endeavors." Corinna Robinson, Beta Omicron ANDI WOODS, FOUNDERS' , EPSILON KAPPA FELLOWSHIP FUND Emily Barton, Upsilon Destiny Campbell, lota Chi Lauren Reynolds, Alpha Omicron Katie Watkins, Tau HORTENSE OSMUN FRANCES PATTON Piper Wright, Lambda Xi MILLER-HORTENSE WILSON SCHOLARSHIP MILLER ADAMS FUND HARRIET THWING SCHOLARSHIP FUND HOLDEN SCHOLARSHIP Kate Pederson, Alpha Anna Azim, Theta FUND Matigan Williams, Alpha Brynn Arnold, Alpha Lambda IOTA IOTA FRANCES TUTTLE Ashley Bieniek, Alpha Lambda ALUMNAE CHAPTER CASBARIAN ALPHA TAU Allison Bunyer, Alpha Lambda SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lauren Heim, Alpha Lambda Flora Pollack, Alpha Lambda Chloe Schroeder, Rho Emma Montenero, Alpha Tau Susie Ritter, Alpha Lambda Skylar Samples, Delta Tau IOTA LAMBDA CHAPTER GAMMA MU FUND IN Sunny Shands, Zeta Psi SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORY OF KATHLEEN Vivian Noyd, lota Lambda ROWLAND HELEN B. STEG Seattle Greenwell, Gamma Mu SCHOLARSHIP FUND JAN CRANDALL Lily Grassel, Delta Zeta MEMORIAL GENEVIEVE M. RASCO Julia Harig, Delta Zeta SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND HELEN LEYTZE Piper McClain, Phi Michaley Vieau, Beta RADCLIFFE JANE BIRD LOHSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND GLORIA MAE SCHOLARSHIP NELSON MEMORIAL Annalee Wolfe, Nu Kelly Kozol, Xi SCHOLARSHIP FUND Piper McClain, Phi FOR ALPHA LAMBDA HONORABLE HARRISON W. EWING FELLOWSHIP Ashley Bieniek, Alpha Lambda JANET MARIE Flora Pollack, Alpha Lambda Charlotte Morse, Gamma Xi BRADLEY BROWN BALL Vivian Noyd, lota Lambda BREECE MEMORIAL HANNAH KEENAN Lauren Restino, Delta Rho SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP Brooklyn Peters, Kappa Xi Kassidy Bailey, Kappa Sigma Abby Nick, Lambda Mu 22 ALPHA CHI OMEGA JEANNE SCHARNBERG KUERGELEIS MARGARET COATES STAFF SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND SAWYER MEMORIAL FUND FOR DELTA CHI SCHOLARSHIP Lexi Danielson, Alpha Mu WILLIAM WOODS Allison Fiarito, Chi Belle DeCastro, Alpha Mu Ella Ardizoni, Delta Chi Lydia Lange, Alpha Mu Macie Edwards, Delta Chi MARIAN MCKEE Kendall Vance, Alpha Mu SMITH-ROSALIE LARETTA MATTHEWS MCKINNEY JACKSON JEANNETTA LAND FUND GARLAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Ryleigh Berry, Epsilon Zeta SCHOLARSHIP FUND Anna Azim, Theta Phoebe Bunting, Epsilon Zeta Piper Wright, Lambda Xi Ava Bianchi, Zeta Chi Arielle Fay, Epsilon Zeta Kaytlyn Carlson, Alpha Upsilon Madeline Lewis, Epsilon Zeta LAUREN SNOW Belle DeCastro, Alpha Mu MEMORIAL Kylie Doyle, Beta Delta JESSIE FANYO PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Emi Gamache, Gamma Sigma FUND FOR CHI CHAPTER Seattle Greenwell, Gamma Mu Nicolette Moleski, Delta Pi Julia Harig, Delta Zeta Allison Fiarito, Chi Ellie Howell, Gamma Tau JODY BAYER Jenna Jackson, Zeta Sigma LAVONE WOHLBIER MARTINDILL Dina Katgara, Pi SCHOLARSHIP FUND BARTINE/LISA Sara Kremitzki, Epsilon Omicron BARTINE FERGUSON Anna Lee, Zeta Phi Kate Pederson, Alpha SCHOLARSHIP FUND Emma Montenero, Alpha Tau Matigan Williams, Alpha Ella Ardizoni, Delta Chi Anyssa Mujica, Alpha Beta Abby Nick, Lambda Mu JOHN EDWARD HURLEY, Brooklyn Peters, Kappa Xi JR. SCHOLARSHIP LILLIAN POLLACK Flora Pollack, Alpha Lambda CAWLEY FUND IN Dina Katgara, Pi MacKenzie Reyes, Sigma Piper McClain, Phi HONOR OF GAMMA Sarah Schreiber, Delta Omega LAMBDA Ashley Streitmatter, Zeta Eta JONES MEMORIAL Abby Lanier, Delta Kappa Michaley Vieau, Beta SCHOLARSHIP FUND Katie Watkins, Tau Piper Wright, Lambda Xi Kate Pederson, Alpha LINA BAUM VAN ROY SCHOLARSHIP FUND MARION MORITZ FUND JUDITH THOMAS VIGOR Cate Phillips, Upsilon Kelly Kozol, Xi SCHOLARSHIP FUND Savannah Baker, lota Rho JULIE ANN TAMBORINO "Thank you for your MEMORIAL generosity and support. SCHOLARSHIP FUND Your graciousness allows me to seek the Emily Dengler, Theta Upsilon heights and achieve my KAREN E. WEIR aspirations. The Alpha Chi MEMORIAL Omega Foundation is a SCHOLARSHIP FUND philanthropy | will be proud Katie Pines, Omega to give back to someday." CLAIRE CREIGHTON, IOTA RHO THE LYRE 23 FOUNDATION MARSHA KING GRADY MERLYNN HARRIS RUTH PADDOCK SCHOLARSHIP FUND PITCHER BETA NU/BETA MAUGER FUND Anne Lawton Browder, Alpha XI FUND Belle DeCastro, Alpha Mu Upsilon Emma Dawson, Beta Xi Kendall Vance, Alpha Mu Malina Smith, Beta Xi MARY EMMA SALLY CALLAHAN GRIFFITH MARSHALL MIRIAM DECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND FELLOWSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Flora Pollack, Alpha Lambda Sarah Weber, Delta Lambda Cassidy Lewis, Epsilon Omega Brianna Ma, Epsilon Psi SHAWN MARGARET MARY MCMURTRY Alyssa MacDonald, Alpha Chi DONNELLEY Naomi Shin, Kappa Nu WINKLER FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR EPSILON ZETA Annie Gross, Gamma Xi NU NU ALUMNAE CHAPTER CHAPTER FUND Monica Kaminski, Theta Omega Phoebe Bunting, Epsilon Zeta Isabel MacLean, Nu Madeline Lewis, Epsilon Zeta SUSAN ESCO CHANDLER FUND MARY STARKWEATHER OMICRON CHAPTER CENTENNIAL Miriam Copeland, Psi FAUST SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP Savannah Baker, lota Rho Ruby Boswell, Omicron FUND Emily Barton, Upsilon PATRICIA O'BRIEN Reychel Demetriou, Gamma FRECHETTE Upsilon SCHOLARSHIP FUND THETA PSI CHAPTER FOR KAPPA CHAPTER FUND IN MEMORY OF Claire Creighton, lota Rho RACHEL SWETT Lauren Ducharme, Alpha Pi Lauren Kern, Alpha Pi Meghna Gopalan, Theta Psi Skylar Samples, Delta Tau Sunny Shands, Zeta Psi THETA UPSILON Eleanor Theis, Alpha Pi CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND PATRICIA O'BRIEN Emily Dengler, Theta Upsilon FRECHETTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND VIRGINIA KELLY "Thank you so much for this FOR GAMMA CHAPTER KARNES SCHOLARSHIP scholarship. I am a current Nicole Feldman, Gamma FUND third-year dental student Rosa Gerner, Gamma applying to orthodontic Kendall Ogin, Gamma Anyssa Mujica, Alpha Beta residencies this summer in Alex Perry, Gamma WESCHE STRASSER hopes to attend orthodontic ROBINETTE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND school next year. Your donation LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP Destiny Campbell, lota Chi helps me change smiles FUND forever." Ashley Streitmatter, Zeta Eta WRUBEL FAMILY JENNA BASTIAN, SCHOLARSHIP FUND EPSILON NU Grace Wong, Kappa Nu 24 ALPHA CHI OMEGA HOUSING Welcome to the NHC! BY ELIZA PAYNE (DELTA CHI, WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY), HOUSING OPERATIONS MANAGER T he 2022-23 academic year has brought exciting new additions to the National Housing Corporation, as we welcomed the Chi and Alpha Kappa chapters to the NHC. As two of Alpha Chi Omega's older chapters, we were thrilled to have these Oregon chapters transition their facilities over to the NHC. Both chapters were previously managed by their respective local housing corporations, which oversaw the daily facility needs and were responsible for maintaining the properties. We are grateful to the devoted alumnae of these two LHCs for their commitment to care for these two beautiful Alpha Chi homes. Here is a little history on the chapters and their facilities. CHI (OREGON STATE ALPHA KAPPA UNIVERSITY) CHAPTER (UNIVERSITY OF OREGON) CHAPTER The Chi chapter was established on March 19, 1915, at Oregon State University. In 1926 the chapter moved The University of Oregon is home to our Alpha Kappa into its first house, which was located near the edge of sisters. The chapter was established on June 22, 1921, campus on the corner of 26th and Monroe Street. In with 28 founding members; it was originally a local 1956, Chi chapter moved into its current facility, which sorority before becoming Alpha Chi Omega's 27th sleeps 66 members and includes an annex for additional chapter. Only a few years after being established, space. Alpha Chi Omega was the first national fraternity members moved into their facility in 1928 after the on the Oregon State University campus to build its house was completed in 1927. The chapter still resides second facility. in this facility that sleeps 54 members. THE ALPHA THE KAPPA ORIGINAL CHAPTER CHI HOUSE CHAPTER CIRCA HOUSE 1960 THE THE CURRENT CURRENT ALPHA CHI KAPPA CHAPTER CHAPTER HOUSE HOUSE THE LYRE 25 HOUSING Facility Focus BY ELIZA PAYNE (DELTA CHI, WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY), HOUSING OPERATIONS MANAGER T he summer months are always a busy time for the National Housing Corporation with projects and updates. Our Eta, Alpha, Kappa Tau and Theta Lambda chapters all received upgrades to their facilities this summer! ETA (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY) CHAPTER The Alpha Chi Omega suite at Bucknell University is the home away from home for our Eta chapter members. Each organization has a dormitory floor for housing members and a suite for members to gather. This summer, every piece of furniture was replaced in the suite! ALPHA (DEPAUW UNIVERSITY) CHAPTER The Alpha chapter at DePauw University had a busy summer with updates being completed in the dining room and an overhaul of the house director suite. In the dining room, updates were made to the flooring, paint, lighting and furniture. The house director suite saw similar upgrades, in addition to a bathroom renovation. 26 ALPHA CHI OMEGA LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NHC AND FIND A LIST OF FACILITIES IN THE HOUSING SECTION OF ALPHACHIOMEGA.ORG THETA LAMBDA (CLEMSON UNIVERSITY) CHAPTER Clemson University provides a dormitory floor solely @@@@@@00000000 for Theta Lambda chapter members. The suite was updated this summer with beautiful new furniture pieces throughout the space! KAPPA TAU (UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT) CHAPTER Our Kappa Tau sisters at the University of Connecticut were welcomed back to campus this fall with furniture updates to their suite common areas. While the facility is owned by the university, the NHC is responsible for providing furnishing updates to the space. The facility houses members and has several common area spaces and a small kitchen for sisters to use. THE LYRE 27 COLLEGIATE CORNER An Alpha Chi Connection, an Internship and an Impact BY JULIA BISCHOFF (GAMMA THETA, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND) C college students are accustomed to stress. But possibilities. Others mentioned it in passing, but I the pressure to land an internship plagued never considered the thousands of other sisters I had me all throughout junior year. My journalism out there in the field I was pursuing. I never imagined school required that I complete an internship in order that being an Alpha Chi could help further my career. to graduate. As the weeks passed with no internship secured, I could feel the dread seeping into my bones. I'm a journalism and environmental science major. I pictured walking across the stage at graduation only Aubre asked me to come aboard as a publishing intern, to receive an empty tube with no diploma. I needed to which is totally outside of my wheelhouse, but her land that internship. project was SO inspiring that there was no way I could turn down such an amazing opportunity. Amid my panicked internship application process, a recruiter introduced me to Aubre Andrus (Kappa, The project that is SO worth all of this hype is called University of Wisconsin-Madison), who runs an indie The Look Up Series, and it features women of different children's publishing company in Los Angeles. Like backgrounds in different STEM (science, technology, any good journalist, I looked into Aubre and her long engineering and math) fields. The goal of the series is track record of cool projects. From being an editor to give girls real-life career role models to look up to at American Girl magazine to writing for National who aren't historical figures or influencers or athletes. Geographic, she was totally speaking my language. Their careers range from ice cream scientist to beauty chemist to toy engineer and more. The best part was that Aubre is also This captivated me because I too was a girl in STEM. an Alpha Chi! Science was my favorite subject in elementary and And her most recent endeavor was all about real, strong women! What I "I never imagined that being an never considered when I joined Alpha Chi could help further my Alpha Chi Omega career." was that it could provide me with real networking JULIA BISCHOFF 28 ALPHA CHI OMEGA middle school. Everything that had to do with the live, work and achieve goals with all different kinds of natural world enthralled me. However, no one ever people. That's such an important skill for any career, told me what a real career in any of those fields would and it's how I knew an Alpha Chi like Julia would have looked make for a great intern." like, and I never considered it as a My professional career is just beginning to bud, and real possibility. In it's SO exciting to know that Alpha Chi kickstarted high school my it through an amazing mentor like Aubre. It's also interests changed exciting to know that I helped her on a project that to storytelling, will continue to inspire girls to pursue their passions. which is when I cannot wait for my chance to help out other women I decided I also in the future and mentor them on their path toward loved journalism. their desired careers and to becoming real, strong women. Now as a college student pursuing Learn more about the books that Aubre and Fulia worked both of those on together at thelookupseries.com. things, it was SO exciting to see Aubre inspire younger girls AUBRE ANDRUS; PHOTO CREDIT - girls who were ARIEL MOORE just like me. It's SO hard to know what possibilities the world has to offer without a little inspiration. What I admire most about this series is that it doesn't shy away from the fact that STEM is hard and each of these women had her own struggles she had to overcome. Yet STEM doesn't have to be intimidating. There are real careers in STEM that are fun, that can make you excited to go to work every day and that absolutely need a woman's point of view. Each one of these women will serve as a career role model and in a sense a bit of a mentor to a different SERIES girl just like Aubre has been a mentor to me. She taught me the ways of her industry and gave me tips to be successful just like these women have in their stories. It turns out that Aubre landed a job interview through an Alpha Chi Omega connection in the past, SO she was excited to pass along the favor and give another sister an opportunity. AUBRE (LEFT) AND JULIA (CENTER) AT THE 2022 "My college sorority experience definitely helped AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE prepare me for a career," Aubre says. "I learned how to SHARING ABOUT THE SERIES THE LYRE 29 ON CAMPUS New Opportunities for Lasting Impacts BY EMMA WILLE, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR F or Lizzie Atwood (Kappa Sigma, The University of Southern Mississippi), philanthropy was what drew her to Alpha Chi Omega. She shares, "I went through recruitment as a sophomore, and after philanthropy day, I fell in love." After joining, Lizzie quickly started working on the philanthropy committee, never missing a meeting and always offering her support to her chapter's vice president philanthropy. Through this experience she found herself motivated to run for the executive board position to make innovative changes in her chapter's philanthropy work and build excitement to help in the community. "I thought I needed to run for this position to get people involved," she says. "We all need to do something." While she was nervous to run LIZZIE ATWOOD for the vice president philanthropy position, sisters came together to build her confidence and encouraged recalls. "That's when I got the idea, and I went over and her to push herself. With the support of her sisters, pitched it to him." Lizzie was elected to the position, excited to take on a larger role in her chapter. Lizzie came up with the idea of using the promotional marketing postcards that the company motivates sellers From the start, Lizzie knew she was going to work with with to also share information about the Domestic the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter in Hattiesburg, Abuse Family Shelter. The front would have the real Mississippi. She was able to meet with the staff and tour estate company's contact information and services, and the facility shortly after taking on the role. "I think the the back would feature information about the shelter switch flipped for me when I was able to see all that the to raise awareness and funds throughout the local staff does helping women and children," she explains. community. Also on the back, Lizzie and her fellow "That was when I really wanted help." sisters would write personalized notes encouraging members of the community to donate to the shelter, Lizzie was working for a local real estate company at the with a QR code to make giving even easier! time and saw an opportunity to make a difference with a new philanthropy project. "My boss, who has a really The entire chapter got involved in this new good relationship with the shelter already, called me philanthropy project, making a local impact for the and asked if I could write some postcards for him," she global cause of domestic violence awareness. After 30 ALPHA CHI OMEGA writing personalized notes on the cards, members of your neighbor's home just sold in record time and at a the chapter delivered them throughout the community, pnenomenal price! I'm proud to be positively increasing sale prices in the Lake Sevene Neighbor hood and the real estate company also donated to the shelter Call or text my cell for a con fidential market analysis. There are also options to contract your home without selling for every postcard delivered. Lizzie's idea of connecting until we're found your next one! a local business, the shelter, the Hattiesburg community and her chapter raised more than $3,000 for those Broker Associates REALTOR Charles M. Dame \ hope to hear from you! affected by domestic violence. Charles in Dame #1 Residential inthe Hattlesburg Area since 2016 The CD Group KW ELITE Kellerwilliams Realty SCAN (C601)819-0446 ME Lizzie's work with the shelter goes further than just this 0:6601)819-0399 CHARLES M. DAWE project; she now has built close relationships. "I grew my relationship with the shelter staff and the women there gradually," she explains. "The more I got to know Support Local! them and their stories, the more I looked forward to This letter was written and delivered by a member of the Kappa Sigma Chapter of Alpha helping them and coming back each week." Chi Omega to help fundraise for our philanthropy, domestic DAFS violence awareness, through which we work closely with the Domestic Abuse Her relationships and conversations with staff local Domestic Abuse Family Shelter. The Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc. continuously motivate her. "I remember wrapping Family Shelter serves victims of domestic abuse in Hattiesburg presents and I got really emotional because it (the and surrounding areas. DAFS My name is Lizzie. The best part of believes in the right of all people impact of domestic violence) is SO hard to see," she to live violence free If you'd like to make a monetary or item being an Alpha Chi is having the recalls. "I asked a staff member, 'How do you do this donation, please see below. opportunity to raise awareness for every day?' And she just told me, 'You have to push domestic violence. Please consider through; you have to do the best you can for them.'" Website: www.dafs.ms donating to our local Shelter! 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-649-1092 Through these new relationships, Lizzie has been able to develop a better understand of how necessary this work is to the community, and her dedication to the shelter has grown even stronger. Lizzie, who is a THE POSTCARDS THAT WERE DELIVERED IN THE COMMUNITY Hattiesburg area resident, now spends holiday breaks volunteering at the shelter wrapping presents or Lizzie's love of philanthropy and service doesn't helping where needed. stop there. She continues to create new projects and volunteer any way that she can, including creating campus-wide park clean-ups, clothing drives for the community and virtual fundraisers. Even after her term as vice president philanthropy, she remains actively involved at the shelter. Through her love and dedication, Lizzie has grown her chapter's connection HATTISBURG to Alpha Chi Omega's national philanthropy, and she will continue to create new opportunities that will have lasting impacts. You can find more information about the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter at dafs.ms wweence ararenero KAPPA SIGMA HAS A STRONG PASSION FOR OUR PHILANTHROPY, PUTTING ON EVENTS LIKE THIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS WALK! THE LYRE 31 2's LIFE Alpha Chi Omega 50 Years of Sisterhood BY LAUREN FILIPPINI (ALPHA CHI, BUTLER UNIVERSITY), MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER I n the 1970s, a group of sisters joined the Gamma Chi Gamma alumnae chapter in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Though the chapter has since closed, the women remain best friends five decades later and demonstrate the lifelong bond of Alpha Chi Omega. "From the moment I was selected to join Alpha Chi in the fall of 1957, Alpha Chi has been the center of my life," says Medora Lethbridge Deason (Gamma Nu, San Diego State University). She built friendships with sisters who mentored her when she took on leadership roles with Alpha Chi Omega, and her connection to the Fraternity only grew over time. "In 1975, my husband and our two children moved to Chicago, where we were introduced to the largest and dearest group of Alpha Chis anyone can imagine." This was the Gamma Chi Gamma alumnae chapter, which in the 1970s was led by Linda Wise Graff (Iota, 1982 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). "Almost everyone was from a different collegiate chapter," Linda LINDA GRAFF AND NANCY SCHMELTER IN 1982 recalls. "Our bond was Alpha Chi." The sisters bonded through the chapter, and even when "Entire families joined in on Alpha Chi fun," Medora it closed, their connection kept them coming back says. "During these last 50 years, several Alpha Chi together for monthly birthday lunches, bridge and families have enjoyed long-distance camping, canoeing, travel across the U.S. and beyond. cross-country skiing, biking trips, sailing, theater, and dining at home and restaurants one adventure after another." Even though Linda moved across the country in 1983, "Thank you, Alpha Chi, for she stayed connected to her sisters living in Illinois. "I inviting me to be part of this kept in touch through Nancy {Schmelter] (Beta Epsilon, Michigan State University). She opened her home for a lifetime affiliation." mini reunion on my visit to Illinois this summer," she shares. "I hadn't seen these special ladies, other than Nancy, since 1987! So much fun-sisterhood is forever!" 32 ALPHA CHI OMEGA Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega Alpha 1990s 2001 SISTERS ENJOYING A HIGH TEA IN THE 1990S SISTERS ON THEIR 2001 ADVENTURE TO ALASKA ROS 2015 2022 LUNCH IN 2015 A MINI-REUNION IN 2022 WHEN LINDA GRAFF VISITED This group of sisters welcomes new Alpha Chi Omegas She says, "I constantly get comments like, 'Oh, you're to their circle as well, including me! When I received an part of the Alpha Chi group,' which brings a proud email from Medora, I let her know I had just moved to smile." the area, and she immediately sent an invitation to the next birthday lunch. The women could not have been Through the highs and lows, the inevitable changes that more welcoming. occur over five decades, the bond of Alpha Chi Omega remains constant. "I can't imagine my life without all Medora says that the sisters have been active in the my dear sisters," Medora says. "Thank you, Alpha Chi, community throughout the last 50 years, showing up for inviting me to be part of this lifetime affiliation and together for events and supporting local organizations. the warmth I feel in my heart from the Alpha Chi love." THE LYRE 33 LIFE Understanding and Embracing Change BY KIRSTEN FLOWERS (IOTA PSI, ELON UNIVERSITY) C hange creates possibility for something new. It creates an opportunity to learn something about ourselves or others. Change builds on skills we have and helps us build new ones, like flexibility, adaptability and resilience. In order to embrace new chapters, we have to understand how we relate to change. What are our thoughts, feelings and reactions to change? Once we understand how we approach change, we can decide if and how we want to relate to it differently in the future. First and foremost, anxiety and discomfort with change are natural and common because it's biology and neuroscience. Our brains are wired to not like change because we view it as loss or risk. Rather than ignoring or avoiding the feelings, give them a voice. Find an outlet to reflect, whether talking to a friend or sister or journaling. Shining light on the feelings allows us to name them and identify how we want to respond to them and how we are using them during times of change. Other tactics can include mindfulness, self-assessments and asking for feedback. Find tools to support you when you feel overwhelmed and identify KIRSTEN FLOWERS activities that support you in finding balance and becoming centered, such as meditation, exercise, music, reading, therapy or journaling. What do you want to achieve or change? What will the future look like if you change or My biggest piece of advice is to believe in yourself achieve that goal? and declare the future you want for yourself. Set the What skills and resources do you have to support intention or goal and build a plan. Managing change, you in getting there? whether personal or professional, comes down to If achieved, how will you celebrate yourself? having a vision, skills, celebrations, resources and a plan. What are the key steps or milestones you need to Without one of these things, one is left to feel confused, take to achieve the goal or change? anxious and frustrated. To help identify what those are What actions will you take to reach each step? for you, answer the following questions: 34 ALPHA CHI OMEGA Almost two years ago, I was interested in changing jobs. me four months to find a new job, and it was a bumpy I was working internally as the head of learning and process with lots of frustration and anxiety. Having a list development and was missing my days as a consultant, of a few things I knew would help me recenter myself helping organizations solve their greatest human capital allowed me not to feel like I had to come up with challenges. This was going to be a big change. I had been something; I could quickly take it off the shelf. There thinking about it for months, and I was flat-out scared were lots of Oreo Blizzards (small celebration) for when and anxious. All the "what if" questions ran through my I got an interview and a spa day (large celebration) head. Through the partnership with my coach, I realized when I finally got the new job. that I was looking at change as a possibility to fail or making the wrong choice. This change, like SO many others, was tough. My gut reaction was to avoid, for the fear of failing or not After identifying this, I was at a choice point. I could knowing what a new job could hold, but through choose to keep this lens or put on a different pair. a partnership with my coach, a clear vision, a list of Through support and accountability from my coach, I resources and skills, small celebrations throughout the declared that I was going to actively apply for a new job. process, and recentering and recovery tools, I was able I worked to identify what my ideal new job would be to better manage this transition and change. (my vision). I journaled about what it would look and feel like when I found the job for me. I consolidated Give yourself grace throughout change. Ask for support that down to the top three most important things to from a friend, sister, coach or therapist. Find someone who me and had them on a Post-it note while interviewing. can listen to you when you need, push you when you need From there, I started to think about what skills the boost of confidence and hold you accountable. and resources I had to help me with my job search, including mentors, LinkedIn, job boards, graduate As a leadership coach, I work with professionals to bring school friends and previous coworkers. their aspirations to fruition via discovery, awareness and decision-making. It's a partnership to enhance I then crafted a high-level plan. My plan included leadership skills, increase leadership effectiveness, build celebrations for small wins and milestones and a list of leadership culture and enable a leader to teach their things to help me when I started to feel overwhelmed. employees to do the same. I am glad I wrote those things down because it took While I studied leadership, I lived it and saw it lived by many sisters in my chapter. I learned that leadership doesn't look one specific way. Leaders don't have to be the women in the front of the room. Leaders are crucial to the success of any team or organization, and it is the "In order to embrace relationship you create with those you lead that is the most important. new chapters, we In addition to ber full-time role as a human capital have to understand consultant, Kirsten is a leadership coach for individuals facing pivot points or looking to unlock their potential. She how we relate to believes that we are each our own solution and that coaching provides a partnership to support individuals coming to change." their own solutions. Through K. Nicole Leadership Solutions, Kirsten specializes in working with female professionals and first-time or mid-level managers; learn more at knicoleleadershipsolutions.com/specialties. THE LYRE 35 CAREER OUTLOOK New Professional Chapters BY LAUREN FILIPPINI (ALPHA CHI, BUTLER UNIVERSITY), MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER A fter applications and interviews, you get that meltdowns and long nights of questioning what I was long-awaited call: "We'd like to offer you a doing. It is working out SO far though!" position!" Whether it's a job or a spot in a degree program, you're elated to begin a new journey. Kene is focusing her research on maternal health, health But after the news sinks in, nerves can follow as you disparities and racism, a passion that began when she consider all that this next chapter in your professional learned about the Black maternal health crisis in the life will bring. United States during her undergrad. Like most things in life, Alpha Chi Omega is here "I learned that normal protective factors such as higher to help! Our Women & Wisdom program provides socioeconomic status, education level and age would educational sessions and an online networking not protect against increased risk of maternal mortality community at womenandwisdom.org to seek advice. and morbidity," Kene explains, pointing to the statistic Your Real. Strong. Women. Experience provides you that Black women are three to four times more likely skills and confidence to take on new challenges. And to die in childbirth than white women. "I saw myself, with 240,000 women across the world at different stages sisters, aunts and cousins reflected in these numbers. of their professional journeys, your sisters can walk Since then, I have sworn I would work to better beside you wherever you are. maternal and child health, because Black birthing people and Black families deserve joy." Read on as four sisters share their experiences and tips for navigating new chapters. Fueled by her personal mission, Kene committed to her doctoral program - but she cautions that it's not for THE POSTGRADUATE everyone. "There's a lot of pressure right now to obtain DEGREE a graduate degree," she points out. "While you do not need to be 100% sure of your professional goals post- "If you had told 18-year-old graduation, you should have an idea. There is no point me this is where I would in getting a degree you will not use." be now, she would have laughed hysterically," says Graduate degrees can be expensive, SO make sure you Kene Orakwue (Delta Mu, calculate the potential return on investment. And if University of Massachusetts). you decide this path is for you, seek out scholarships. After earning her Bachelor "There is money out there," Kene says. "Look for of Science degree in public KENE ORAKWUE different scholarships or opportunities to help fund health sciences and her master's your educational pursuits. This includes [the] Alpha Chi in public health, Kene is now pursuing a PhD in the Omega [Foundation]!" health services research, policy and administration program at the University of Minnesota. "It may seem Kene points to the leadership and communication skills linear, but I promise there were ample twists and turns, she gained from Alpha Chi Omega as keys to her success 36 ALPHA CHI OMEGA throughout her educational journey. "I challenged myself, learned to be adaptive and grew in self- confidence," she says. "These transferable skills got me "By keeping the door open, I'm internships, and the support of my sisters encouraged constantly learning about new me to keep pursuing my dreams." technology, industries and products, Kene hopes to put her education into practice as a and meeting more and more people." professor one day and to give back through mentorship. She would also love to combine her training as both a doula and yoga teacher with her academic work. And her doctoral program is allowing her to explore her curiosity; Kene explains: "I have always had a surplus be showing you new information SO if anyone that I am of questions about the world around me. A doctoral connected with likes or shares a post, I can see into their degree allows me to ask questions, pursue research and network about what some of their other connections hopefully generate some answers!" are doing." THE FIRST POST- - GRAD JOB Through LinkedIn, Lauren has also found opportunities to volunteer, which she says has been an important Lauren Cain (Alpha Pi, part of making her a well-rounded person and a University of North Dakota) great professional candidate. The impact of sororities' has always stayed open to new philanthropic work in the Grand Forks community experiences and opportunities was a huge reason Lauren decided to go through to learn, especially when it recruitment, and she volunteered throughout college comes to her career. "I never with the Alpha Pi chapter. wanted to get tunnel vision on a particular industry, job Alpha Chi Omega also gave Lauren a community of title or location," she explains. support, who pushed her to take on leadership roles "By keeping the door open, LAUREN on campus and helped her expand her professional I'm constantly learning about new CAIN network. "My advice to anyone who is jobhunting technology, industries and products, and meeting more during or after college is to not be afraid of reaching and more people." out and asking questions," Lauren says. "More often than not, I have found that alumni of Alpha Chi Omega This mindset brought her to internships in agriculture or my university will go out of their way to help me and steel manufacturing, and ultimately to her first succeed in any way that they can." post-grad job at Marvin as a purchasing agent for window and door screens, chemicals, silicones and other Although Lauren didn't imagine she'd be working for a production parts. She connected with the company via window and door company, she has found her role as a LinkedIn while still in school, which leads Lauren to her purchasing agent combines her skills gained from her first piece of advice for soon-to-be or recent graduates: jobs and organizations in college with her knowledge start a LinkedIn profile early and stay involved on the of strategy and communication learned from her platform. majors of operation and supply chain management and marketing. "By creating a LinkedIn profile my senior year of high school, I graduated with more than 800 connections on As a final piece of advice for young alumnae, Lauren LinkedIn," she says. "LinkedIn is also built to constantly encourages them to look at the culture of companies THE LYRE 37 CAREER OUTLOOK when applying for jobs. "I've always considered myself and as a hiring manager. She encourages scheduling very independent and someone who can work well informational interviews and resume reviews with alone, but as much as I didn't always love group projects people in your desired field and asking them to open in college and high school, I find that there's very few doors. Then, advocate for yourself: "Don't count yourself jobs where you are completely alone," she explains. "So out of the job you want. Look at the skills they're make sure to find an organization or company that looking for and find ways to make your experience aligns with your professional goals, whatever they may match." be, because when you're working there 8 hours a day, you will want to believe in the company's mission and That experience can come from jobs in other fields and have coworkers that you enjoy!" from Alpha Chi Omega. Maria believes the sorority experience is a huge asset and should absolutely be THE CAREER CHANGE included on a resume. "Think about it - if you hold an office, those are skills you can take right into your first "A career in marcom job," she explains. "And as a hiring manager, knowing (marketing and you're part of the Greek community tells me a lot. It communications) was tells me that you can manage your time, that you're never part of my plan; in committed to something bigger than yourself, that you fact, I'm not even sure I can communicate well, that you managed a budget, that knew what marcom really you ran meetings and SO much more." was!" says Maria Gomez Robinson (Epsilon Theta, During an internship her last year of college, Maria's California State University, manager originally teased her for being a "sorority girl" MARIA GOMEZ ROBINSON Sacramento). Currently but later admitted his preconceptions were wrong. the director of marketing strategy, ACS brand for the She recalls, "As time went by, he came to see that my American Cancer Society, Maria graduated college Alpha Chi Omega experience prepped me for work in with a degree in quite a different field - environmental ways that a degree couldn't." studies. However, after spending a few years working in that industry, she knew it wasn't for her and sought Once you've made the career switch, Maria recommends a change. She thought special events seemed like a fun finding a mentor and being open to learning on the job, found her first role in that field (thanks to a sister!) job. Now that she's established in the marketing and and later moved to a communications role. communications field, Maria works to return the favor of those who helped her change careers, including "I learned and grew as I took on more responsibility, sharing about her industry in an October Women & and I was fortunate to have people who believed in me Wisdom Series panel. and opened doors for me along the way," Maria says. "I've been in the field for more than 20 years now, and I Maria encourages any sister thinking about a career can't imagine doing anything else." change to take a leap of faith. As she's learned for herself, "you can find a career doing what you love - and In her role, Maria develops marketing plans and have fun doing it!" implements campaigns across the country for the American Cancer Society, working to define what resonates with audiences and focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion. "My Alpha Chi experience prepped For sisters considering a change in career or field, me for work in ways that a degree Maria has plenty of advice from her own experience couldn't." 38 ALPHA CHI OMEGA THE RETURN TO WORK "It was nice to find something to step into and figure out where I want to go, and then use that as a Colette Sampson (Pi, springboard into hopefully what would be my dream University of California, position," she says. Berkeley) is a passionate prosecutor, with years of Colette also joined an initiative called the Pregnancy experience in an area dear Pause, which encourages moms to be open about time to the hearts of Alpha Chi spent on maternity leave on their resumes. She added Omegas - domestic it to her LinkedIn profile. "I think it's nice to be able to violence and sexual assault. support the fact that with motherhood, you should be In fact, our philanthropy able to have time off and can still be just as qualified brought her to our COLETTE SAMPSON when you come back, if not more," she explains. sisterhood during her second year AND HER "Parents learn a lot of skills, like time management." DAUGHTER of college. And being a parent was especially valuable insight for "Part of the reason I ended up joining Alpha Chi is that Colette when she was applying for jobs again, in terms I had been doing work in domestic violence shelters of sharing an understanding with some of the victims when I was in high school," she explains. She remembers of domestic violence that she wanted to support in her thinking during recruitment, "Not only do I love all career. Ultimately, Colette was hired as the assistant these people and do I get such a good vibe, they also do attorney general at the Washington State Office of the DVA as their philanthropy. This must be destiny." Attorney General in the Sexual Violence Predator Unit. Colette carried her passion for this cause into her law Colette is enjoying her first few months back on the job degree by looking at schools with ties to domestic and is eagerly preparing for her first trials, saying, "I can violence clinics, and she ultimately pursued a career she only hope that doing trials is like riding a bike - it's all loved in prosecution focusing on domestic violence and going to come back to me." violence against women. When it comes to wisdom for other sisters who are Five years ago, Colette gave birth to her daughter and, nervous about returning to work, Colette's advice is coupled with her family's move to a state she was not simple but powerful: "I was talking with one of my barred in, she decided to step away from the workforce. sisters from my chapter, and she told me exactly what And with the COVID-19 pandemic beginning a few I told my daughter, which is 'You can do hard things.' years after, she found the better choice for her family We can do the hard things, and we just have to keep was to keep staying home. "My mom worked when I reminding ourselves of that." was a kiddo, SO I never anticipated I would have the ability to stay home," Colette says. "I feel really blessed SUPPORT AT ANY STAGE that I was able to have that time." Alpha Chi Omega is for life, and you can always look to Colette knew she wanted to return to prosecution, but your sisters for support, guidance and networking. For she admits she was nervous. Like many other women, professional connections with Alpha Chi Omegas, join she was worried that potential employers would see the Women & Wisdom at womenandwisdom.org and start gap on her resume and not be willing to bring her on a conversation or find a mentor today! board. She did a few things to address that. First, she worked at a local nonprofit in the domestic violence We didn't forget the new chapter that comes after these space, which helped her figure out what she wanted in a career stages! Flip to page 52 to bear from sisters embracing career when she returned to prosecution. retirement! THE LYRE 39 Women & Wisdom ALPHA CHI OMEGA'S NETWORK OF REAL, STRONG WOMEN MEMBER YOUR ONE-STOP PLATFORM FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT, MENTORSHIP AND COMMUNITY Did you know our Are you Women & Wisdom platform boasts a an ALUMNA looking to network with sisters within and outside of your field? searchable member directory of more a COLLEGIAN wanting support from a sister to review your resume? than 2,600 sisters? The a MEMBER exploring open job, internship or volunteer opportunities? directory can be searched an ENTREPRENEUR hoping to promote your sister-owned business? and filtered in a variety a MANAGER seeking applicants to join your team? of ways, including by a SISTER looking for community or advice from real, strong women? location, chapter of initiation, industry, areas With Women & Wisdom, you can find mentoring, events, groups, open opportunities, of expertise and more. Searching the directory is member and business directories, and connections with sisters sharing your interests a great way to find a sister and experiences. you want to connect with based on her background, If you are looking to empower and support sisters in reaching their fullest potential, while interests and experiences. investing in your personal and professional growth, Women & Wisdom is for you! You can even find members who haven't yet START CONNECTING AT WOMENANDWISDOM.ORG! registered their profiles using the "Who's Missing" filter! NETWORK In case you missed it WHILE YOU'RE ON THE GO! A panel of sisters in the marketing industry shared their advice and expertise during a question-and-answer session that was then followed ALPHACHIOMEGA Download the by a virtual networking opportunity for all attendees. It was a great is Graduway app opportunity for members interested in the field to learn more and OMEN & WISDOM and search get connected with sisters who have experience. We look forward to "Alpha Chi Omega" to continuing to help members learn about different fields and network access our Women & within those industries! Wisdom network in the palm of your hand. Scan the QR code to Women & Wisdom download Find past SERIES recordings and more at now! SERIES WOMENANDWISDOM.ORG/RESOURCES VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Alissa Kaiser IOTA SIGMA (SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY) CURRENT VOLUNTEER ROLES: Beta Kappa Beta (Dallas, Texas) president and lota Sigma chapter relations and standards advisor e are needs the space to own their position while being W honored to supported. spotlight one of Alpha Chi Omega's WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF volunteers in each edition SERVING AS AN ALUMNAE CHAPTER of The Lyre. Our volunteers LEADER? communicate well, are resilient, build relationships I love getting to know women from different chapters of and practice integrity initiation. It's fun to hear about everyone's experiences in their roles every day! and traditions. I'm always amazed by the feeling of ALISSA KAISER Those are just a few of our connection that comes with being an Alpha Chi Omega. volunteer core competencies - skills that help volunteer Even though we may come from different parts of the leaders grow within their roles and beyond - that are country or different generations, there is a tie that binds part of the lifelong Real. Strong. Women. Experience! us through the values of Alpha Chi. WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANIZATION? VOLUNTEER ROLES AND OTHER COMPETING PRIORITIES? Through Alpha Chi I have made lifelong friendships and learned about myself and working with others. I I wish I knew the secret to this! I just do the best I have been pushed out of my comfort zone and grown SO can in the moment. I'm very lucky to serve alongside much. During my time as an advisor, I have also seen the some incredible women that step in when I need some impact our sorority has on our young sisters by providing additional support. opportunities for leadership and character development. It is important to me that other women continue to WHY SHOULD ALUMNAE BECOME benefit from this experience. VOLUNTEERS FOR ALPHA CHI OMEGA? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR Alpha Chi Omega has been such a valuable part of my life EXPERIENCE AS AN ALUMNAE CHAPTER that I want to make sure we remain successful nationally and locally here in Dallas. The best way I know to do that LEADER? is to be involved. There are many different opportunities I have learned to rely on others. I'm not great at asking nationally or with your local collegiate or alumnae for help or relinquishing control. When I started, I tried chapter depending on your availability and interest. to be involved in everything to make sure it was done right, and when anything went wrong, I felt like I had If you're interested in becoming a part of an alumnae chapter, failed. What I have learned is how important it is to log in to My Alpha Chi, your member portal, to access the empower others to succeed in their role. One person chapter search. To learn more about our volunteer core cannot make a successful board. Each board member competencies, visit the Resource Center, also on My Alpha Chi. THE LYRE 41 REAL. STRONG. WOMAN. A Leader in Biotechn BY LAUREN FILIPPINI (ALPHA CHI, BUTLER UNIVERSITY), MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER he field of biotechnology - "To be in the sciences is SO rewarding. The T bringing the natural sciences and reward is the knowledge and satisfying engineering sciences together to the curiosity, and you have an opportunity develop products that improve life and the to help with serious disease," Laura says. environment - is fast-moving and cutting- "You're always learning and discovering edge. It is responsible for everything from things that no one else knows. How cool lab-grown meats to cancer-treating drugs. is that? And that can result in creating a And it requires visionary leaders. new medicine that could change someone's life." Laura Shawver, PhD (Sigma, University of Iowa) never planned on being a CEO of a biotech company. But after taking on LAURA multiple executive roles as well as founding SPEAKING AT her own nonprofit, Laura is using her THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF leadership to change lives. SCIENCES 42 ALPHA CHI OMEGA logy CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES THE LYRE 43 2/3 REAL. STRONG. WOMAN. BENCH SCIENTIST But Laura kept asking, and her persistence paid off. One TO CEO associate taught her how to pipette and run a Lowry protein assay, and her path was set. "My entire career was all serendipity," Laura explains. "There really wasn't anything planned about it, other With a PhD in pharmacology, Laura expanded her than I knew that I loved science and was a curious education, retraining as a cell and molecular biologist person." through two post-doctoral fellowships. When she thought about her long-term career, she believed she After graduating from the University of Iowa, where belonged in academia but took a job offer as a bench she enjoyed her time in the Sigma chapter, Laura scientist at a biotechnology company in California. started applying to graduate schools for a doctorate in pharmacology. She wanted to work in a lab, SO she "I told myself I would try this new field of biotech, and searched for an internship to gain experience. if I didn't like it in six months, maybe it wouldn't be too late to go back to academia. But actually I knew in "The only thing I could get was washing glassware in six days that I would never go back, that's how much I a lab, and I took that job," Laura says. "And when I was instantly loved it," Laura explains. done, I'd go around and talk to the research associates and ask if I could watch their experiments, and they LAURA RANG THE NASDAQ CLOSING BELL IN 2018 WHEN would let me. Then I'd ask if I could help, and the SYNTHORX, WHICH SHE LED AS PRESIDENT AND CEO, answer was 'no.'" CLOSED ITS INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING synth rx Nasdaq 44 CHI OMEGA Laura was passionate about her work in the lab, THE IMPACT OF BIOTECH researching new advances in the biotech industry. PERSONALLY AND She thought she'd be a bench scientist all her life. But PROFESSIONALLY she had entered the field while it was young, and as she explains, she was growing up with it. She took on The biotech field is always evolving, which is why leadership roles in the lab and for increasingly larger Laura enjoys it SO much. "It's about, 'What's the next groups, and by 2002, less than 15 years after her first job discovery? What's the next wave of innovation?" and in biotechnology, Laura became a CEO. then bringing that to create medicines for people with serious diseases," she explains. Laura has led several companies since then, most recently taking on the role of president and chief Many of those innovations didn't even exist just a few executive officer at Capstan Therapeutics. Laura leads decades ago; Laura shares the example of polymerase the company in its mission of delivering in vivo cell chain reaction (which you might recognize by its engineering to patients with unmet or underserved acronym PCR, used in testing for COVID-19), whereby clinical need. In vivo engineering is seen by some as a small amount of DNA is copied many times to the future of cell and gene therapy to treat medical allow easier detection of disease. When Laura was in conditions and disease. While ex vivo processes remove college, this technology was just in its infancy; now it cells from a patient's body, modify them and put them has evolved to a standard procedure, with even more back in the body to fight disease, in vivo processes insert complex technology available, like CRISPR for genome new genes directly into the body. editing, that wasn't even imaginable then. The work that Laura is leading has the potential "There are all these technologies that I've gotten to to treat cancer and genetic disorders - and even witness and be a part of and follow the progress of," cure some conditions that previously had no cure. Laura says. "I think that's one of the things that I In vivo engineering, while more complicated than appreciate is that for all the biotech companies out other processes, allows a treatment to target specific there, for those that 'succeed' and those that 'fail,' what internal cells directly and more quickly. At Capstan we're always seeking to do is move the field forward SO Therapeutics, Laura's teams are working to apply this we can have progress for more people." cutting-edge technology to treat patients with cancer, fibrosis, monogenic blood disorders and diseases related This progress has a personal impact for Laura, as well, to inflammation. as an ovarian cancer survivor. When she was diagnosed, she figured she'd request a tumor profile, a test that While she may not be in the lab every day doing analyzes the DNA on the tissue of the tumor to help this work, Laura's role as president and CEO drives determine what targeted therapies to pursue, instead of everything forward. And it requires a different set of traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy that skills gained over the last few decades. affect every cell in the body. "You have to learn what it takes to be a good scientist, "I found out Dr. Laura Shawver the scientist could profile and you have to learn what it takes to be a good other people's tumors, but Laura Shawver the patient manager and leader," she shares. There's also a financial couldn't get my profile to save my soul," she recalls. component for a company in this emerging field, and Laura's job can include raising money and managing Through surgery and chemotherapy, Laura went into capital. "Sometimes it's playing a stronger scientific remission. But her experience sparked a passion for role, sometimes a stronger business development role, a change, for both herself if her cancer ever came back stronger financing role or strategic role." and for others with the disease. THE LYRE 45 REAL. STRONG. WOMAN. "You know, I'm one of the lucky ones," she says. "Most people with ovarian cancer never get their lives back, and I did, SO I started the Clearity Foundation." Founded in 2008, the Clearity Foundation's mission is to improve the survival and quality of life of women with "I'm one of the ovarian cancer. The nonprofit aims to revolutionize treatment by sharing information, helping patients understand their testing and clinical trial options, and lucky ones. Most providing support. Recently, the Clearity Foundation added a psychosocial support program to walk with patients through their cancer, and another program people with provides help in assessing treatment options. ovarian cancer "It's something that really helps me keep my perspective because I still talk with people about their journey and about how I and the Clearity Foundation can help," never get their Laura explains. "It's a good way to give back all the scientific knowledge I've gained in my training and my lives back, and I career." Services are provided at no cost. And while not did, SO I started everyone is interested in profile information and personalized treatment, Laura believes the Clearity Foundation provides a valuable service not offered by the Clearity most oncologists to those who want it. Foundation." "I got my life back. I've been 16 years in remission," Laura says. "So how does everyone with ovarian cancer get that? That's really what we're trying to provide." AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP Laura is a frequent speaker in the biotech profession, and her work as a leader and nonprofit founder led analyzing data collected during 2017-19 found that her to receive the 2013 Award of Achievement from women make up about half of those employed in Alpha Chi Omega. She is an important role model STEM jobs, though they are overrepresented in health- for sisters interested in a career in STEM (science, related jobs and drastically underrepresented in physical technology, engineering and math). Laura is quick to sciences, computing and engineering. admit that a career in STEM can be challenging, but she encourages women to "rise up to that challenge," Laura points out that there is still much work to be because the possibility of making a discovery that done to have women fill executive and leadership changes lives is worth the effort. roles in the STEM field. In fact, a 2021 report from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization found that Laura is glad to see the numbers of women in STEM women account for only 23% of biotech CEOs. fields increasing. A Pew Research Center report 46 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 7996 6072 1967 THE TOP LEFT: LAURA RUNNING FOR THE CLEARITY FOUNDATION AT A HALF MARATHON ABOVE: LAURA REPRESENTING THE CLEARITY FOUNDATION AND CELEBRATING AT A FUNDRAISER LEFT: LAURA CELEBRATING WITH TEAM CLEARITY (AND A CUT-OUT OF JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE!) AT THE WHEEL TO SURVIVOR INDOOR SPIN CYCLING FUNDRAISER FOR OVARIAN CANCER "We have a long way to go to get more women Laura values diversity, from the collegiate sorority executives and more women to serve on boards," she experience to the professional biotechnology field, and says. Serving on boards in the industry has helped has seen the way leaders live their authentic diversity Laura broaden her perspective, and she believes women and the way that resonates with those around them. need to be at the table. "We need to continue to have a She says, "When you're looking at who you want to training ground for women." be some day, your role model, someone that is really leading the way and being real and who they are is a The most important quality in a good leader, Laura says, really powerful example to have." is being true to yourself. "To be a good leader, you have to be authentic," Laura says. "I think it's important for And for countless girls and women studying STEM or people to know you can be successful wherever you are living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis, Laura is exactly as an individual." that - a powerful example of what's possible. THE LYRE 47 2/3 INDUSTRY INFO Impact Beyond Membership BY LAUREN FILIPPINI (ALPHA CHI, rotational BUTLER UNIVERSITY), MARKETING AND program, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER traveling to Alpha Chi A lpha Chi Omega makes a promise to empower Omega chapters each member to become the best version of across the herself. The Real. Strong. Women. Experience country to delivers on this promise by providing structured help sisters find programming, development opportunities and an comfort with environment where members take on the issues and vulnerability challenges that help them grow into real, strong and understand women. their priorities JP PETERS and chapter While thousands of Alpha Chi Omega alumnae support priorities. He shares, "Alpha Chi members are doing the Real. Strong. Women. Experience by volunteering, their best to move the needle forward and live up to we also have the support of many nonmembers their tagline of Real. Strong. Women." who help Alpha Chi Omegas seek the heights. They bring their leadership and facilitation skills to our Brittany Devies, a member of Delta Delta Delta organization and demonstrate to our members the far- Fraternity, has also seen the way Alpha Chi Omegas put reaching impact of the fraternity/sorority experience. their values into action. "Alpha Chi Omegas have, time and time again no matter the chapter they are initiated JP Peters, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, into, shown me that they are truly real, strong women," Incorporated, facilitated breakout groups at Leadership she says. "They are committed to building strong Academy, Alpha Chi Omega's premier collegiate communities, they care deeply about philanthropy leadership program, for several years. His 2020 and service, they care for the Panhellenic experience experience working with chapter presidents made a holistically and they are engaged citizens in their mark on him. spaces. As a national organization, they are leading the conversations in domestic violence awareness, hazing "I have never experienced a group of college women prevention, mental health advocacy and diversity, equity coming together SO fast to support each other as they and inclusion." took on the leadership role of chapter president," JP recalls. "I truly got to experience the power of In addition to joining JP as a Leadership Academy Alpha Chi's sisterhood during and after LA 2020. Our facilitator, Brittany is a facilitator for Alpha Chi Omega's group continued to bond after the experience through newest rotational program, Kaleidoscope, which focuses our group chat by asking questions, giving advice and on diversity, equity and inclusion. She also works for showing support for one another." the Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise as an employee of Pearl Stone Partners as a house director for the Beta Eta JP, who is the associate director at UCLA's Office of (Florida State University) chapter while pursuing her Fraternity & Sorority Life, also facilitates the InTune PhD in higher education. 48 ALPHA CHI OMEGA "Every day that I get to work with, learn from and grow alongside the women of the Beta Eta chapter is a gift," Brittany shares. "They are a group of women who are fiercely driven, loyally bonded and incredibly kind to have welcomed a Tri Delta into their home and "Alpha Chi members are doing community. The women of Beta Eta keep me motivated their best to move the needle and remind me why I have dedicated my career to college students' leadership development." forward and live up to their Brittany also volunteers with her own organization and tagline of Real. Strong. Women." has been recognized as one of Tri Delta's 33 Under 33. The love and growth she found from her sisterhood has extended into the Panhellenic community. She shares, "The women of Beta Eta remind me every day why I joined a sorority in the first place, because they are kind, the future leaders of tomorrow," he explains. "This is encouraging and welcoming in the same ways my Nu why I continue to volunteer in various roles within my chapter Tri Delta sisters were when I joined at The Ohio fraternity as well as Alpha Chi Omega." State University." Both JP and Brittany believe in the fraternity/sorority Similarly, JP continues to lead in his fraternity and experience and recognize that not only does it provide mentors younger members, in honor of the growth and members support during college, but it also helps network he gained from his undergraduate experience. them develop lifelong skills and connections after they "I believe in giving back to my fraternity and developing graduate. Volunteering with an organization that's not their own helps them live out this belief and grow BRITTANY (CENTER) WITH BETA ETA CHAPTER MEMBERS AT opportunities for others to join. And partnering with LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Alpha Chi Omega has been positive and impactful for them - and for our members. "When working with Alpha Chi, I have never felt 'other' even though I am a man and a member of a National Pan-Hellenic Council organization," JP says. "They find ways to bring me in as much as possible and truly make me feel appreciated as a volunteer for the sorority." Brittany agrees. "I get to help members have a-ha moments, moments of joy, and create spaces for growth and development. Giving back in these capacities has been SO fulfilling. I continue to be SO thankful that Alpha Chi Omega welcomes me back time and time again to their spaces, to give to their members and see their magic happen first-hand." THE LYRE 49 ALUMNA INITIATE SPOTLIGHT Finding Great Sisters in All Packages BY LAURA KNOBEL (IOTA ALPHA, ALUMNAE INITIATES), ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LIFETIME ENGAGEMENT O ften when people learn about Alpha Chi overwhelmed" and Omega's National Alumna Initiate Program decided she wasn't (NAIP), their first question is, "Why would ready. anyone want to join a sorority after college?" "However, that little Marjorie Soffer (Iota Alpha, Alumnae Initiates) voice inside of me anticipated she would receive that question when she always wondered, decided to apply for membership in Alpha Chi. Early 'What if?" she shares. on, she joked, "I haven't told anyone that I am even "When I saw this beginning this process, because they would probably opportunity [to join as think I am going through a mid-life crisis." an alumna], I knew it wasn't too late." Of course, that wasn't the case at all. Of the 26 sororities MARJORIE SOFFER in the National Panhellenic Conference, most have some When it came time to choose form of alumna initiate program. Joining a sorority as an organization to apply to, it was Alpha Chi's history, an alumna member allows a woman who didn't have values and tagline that drew Marjorie in. "I loved the the opportunity to do SO in college to experience all the brand [Real. Strong. Women.], I loved the philanthropy benefits of lifelong membership, including the same of domestic violence, and I loved that it was originally a opportunities to connect, lead, grow and serve through music sorority. I have played violin all my life and love sisterhood that any other alumna member enjoys. music," she says. So 30 years after college, happily married with two kids, As she progressed through the NAIP process, Marjorie a Goldendoodle and an established career as a middle felt affirmed in her decision. She describes her school English and language arts teacher, Marjorie experience with the program and its volunteers as knew she was finally ready to experience all that "overwhelmingly positive, welcoming and informative." Alpha Chi Omega has to offer. Patty Garrard (Beta Eta, Florida State University), a "I want to be part of a group of women who accomplish NAIP panel member, got to know Marjorie well when things. I have done a lot on my own, but I want to be she interviewed and educated her prior to initiation. part of something great a group of people who share They formed a special connection as Marjorie worked the same ideals," she wrote in her initial application. her way through the program. "We shared a common bond as middle school educators our late-night Applying for membership in Alpha Chi wasn't Marjorie's education sessions always seemed to run long as [we] first encounter with sororities, though. As a sophomore found ourselves sharing stories," Patty recalls. at the University of Florida (home of our Gamma lota chapter), a friend convinced her to participate in primary Patty later served in a speaking role during Marjorie's recruitment. But after one round, she felt "completely Initiation Ceremony; it was a rare and extraordinary 50 ALPHA CHI OMEGA one, as it took place at Alpha Chi Omega's 61st National Convention this past summer in Bellevue, Washington. Patty shares, "She traveled across the country only knowing three of us SO that she could have the full experience of Alpha Chi Omega!" The ceremony took place on Friday afternoon before official convention festivities kicked off, with nearly 50 sisters in attendance to witness our Ritual. "During the ceremony, I was very overwhelmed with emotion. This was the same Ritual thousands of women have attended, and it was very meaningful and impactful," Marjorie recalls. After the ceremony concluded, Marjorie and the other new initiates attended Reunion Night Dinner for their first official Alpha Chi Omega experience as lifetime members. The group of sisters was invited to stand and be recognized as National Vice President Cassie MARJORIE WITH PATTY GARRARD AT THE CONVENTION Gerhardt (Alpha Pi, University of North Dakota) told INITIATION CEREMONY convention attendees, "They've long been real, strong women, but their Alpha Chi Omega journey begins It's clear that the bonds of sisterhood, regardless of today." when one joins, are universal, and NAIP is opening doors to women across the country to experience the Marjorie used the first few days of that journey to grow joy and benefits of Alpha Chi Omega membership. her network of sisters and friends. "I loved being at For Marjorie, the very fact that NAIP exists is special convention!" Marjorie says. "It was SO much fun. I met enough. "It means [Alpha Chi Omega] realizes that a SO many amazing women from all over the country. Of great sister is found in all kinds of packages," she says. course, we all shared a common interest, [and] I found SO many people who were a pleasure to talk to and get Patty agrees and says, "Marjorie wanted Alpha Chi to know. I am looking forward to the next one!" and we wanted her! I was honored to be part of her Alpha Chi story, which, as the song goes, 'has only just Now that she's initiated, Marjorie is excited to serve as a begun." volunteer as well as join her local alumnae chapter and Alumnae Panhellenic. Of course, it's those one-on-one connections with sisters that remain a favorite part of DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER OR membership. "I talk to my fellow initiates via text all WOMAN IN YOUR the time!" she shares. COMMUNITY WHO YOU THINK WOULD MAKE When asked what she would say to women who are A GREAT ALPHA CHI considering applying to NAIP, Marjorie enthusiastically OMEGA? SCAN THE says, "Do it! I love being a part of Alpha Chi Omega. QR CODE TO SUBMIT A SPONSORSHIP FORM Women today need empowerment, friendship and AND WE WILL REACH networking - you can get all of that from being an OUT TO HER ABOUT alumna initiate." APPLYING! THE LYRE 51 ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNAE Embracing Retirement BY LAUREN FILIPPINI (ALPHA CHI, BUTLER UNIVERSITY), MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER TWO SISTERS SHARE HOW THEY WRAPPED UP YEARS OF WORKING - AND HOW THEY'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT'S TO COME. S ome people have been counting down the days "In retrospect, I was to retirement since they received their first becoming negative," paycheck. Others look at that new chapter with Michelle admits. "I trepidation - How will I spend my days? How will my realized after a year company manage? Who am I if I am not working? of trying to continue working and juggling, I Like most moments in life, a benefit to being part of decided I was done." She Alpha Chi Omega is that there are sisters who have put in her retirement been there before you and want to help you enter the notice in April 2021 and next phase, including retirement. retired on October 1 of that year (coincidentally, Mary Lynn McHugh (Delta Sigma, University of the the same day as Mary Pacific) started her first job with Procter & Gamble Lynn!). "I had absolutely MARY LYNN MCHUGH right out of graduate school after a summer internship no regrets in retiring. I with the company, and she never left. She climbed woke up on the first day the ranks for 35 years, led teams across the U.S. and with no stress about print Europe, and reached the role of CEO of Family Care projects!" and P&G New Business. In 2021, though, Mary Lynn made the decision to retire SO she could have more Regardless of how they felt flexibility to spend time with and care for her parents. about retiring, both sisters had to decide what the "It was emotional to retire!" she shares. "What I miss next chapter looked like about Procter & Gamble are the people. Many of for them. them are friends and colleagues for that entire 35- year career. That daily engagement and interaction is "I did not have any something I really miss." thought of what my life would look like in On the other hand, Michelle Hawes (Beta Xi, Utah retirement. It was a clean MICHELLE HAWES State University) was more than ready to retire from slate, an Etch-a-Sketch. And I knew her 15-year career as a print project manager. She had that if I was going to make this been working at an increasingly fast pace, and during work, I was going to have to step out of my comfort the three years before her retirement, she was also zone, go forth and not be afraid." Michelle says. moving, building a house and working on-site amid "The unknown can be fearful, but it can also be an the pandemic. adventure, and it can be mine." 52 ALPHA CHI OMEGA For Michelle, that meant starting a book club in her Program co-chair. She says, "Alpha Chi gives more new town, traveling to support her mother's health, to me than I feel I give to Alpha Chi. It gives me working out every morning and creating a new structure. It gives me balance. I meet amazing ladies all community made up of "supportive, amazing women over the country. It teaches me that I do not need to friends." convince someone of my opinions, and how I can still appreciate women even if our opinions don't align." Mary Lynn says she certainly doesn't miss the 5 a.m. video calls or the jet lag, but even before she retired, Both sisters were happy to share advice for those she knew she was going to miss the mental stimulation approaching retirement. Mary Lynn says the best of her job. Another retired CEO from P&G suggested advice she received, which is similar to her philosophy Mary Lynn consider working with some smaller throughout her career, is to "run toward something, companies. Mary Lynn was recruited for many board not away from something." A chapter may be ending, service roles and ultimately decided on three - one but the transition is eased when you look ahead and large, public company and two smaller, private focus on what you have in store. companies (one of which is owned by an Alpha Chi Omega sister!). Michelle seconds that. "Accept the change and look forward to understanding more of yourself," she says, "Disengaging from intellectual pursuits is very hard pointing to the way she has learned to appreciate to do, SO I am blessed that I am on these boards," her vulnerabilities and her newfound courage in her Mary Lynn explains. "It keeps me engaged. I meet new softness. "I love the new Michelle." people. Hopefully I'm contributing, but I'm also still learning." A high-achiever, Mary Lynn knew she might overcommit herself after she left Procter & Gamble. Michelle is also volunteering in her retirement, "If I wanted to work 70 hours, I wouldn't have retired," continuing her role as the National Alumna Initiate she says she reminded herself. "Let yourself breathe and decide what you want out of this next phase of your life - professionally, personally, educationally." And whether it's retirement or a different season "Let yourself breathe and of life, Michelle shares one final piece of wisdom: "Change can be a good thing, and it's all a matter of decide what you want out of how you look at it. If I hadn't challenged myself to reach out, to build the community I have, I would not this next phase of your life be as happy as I am now. Change is a challenge, and it's - professionally, personally, how you embrace it." educationally." THE LYRE 53 e THEN AND NOW Alpha Omega Alpha 981 Have you ever thought about what Alpha Chi Omega was doing 10, 20, 50 years ago? How Birmingham, Michigan have things changed for Alpha Omega Alpha our members and our Alpha of Birmingham, organization? How have Alpha Michigan had an exciting year under the Omega they stayed the same? able leadership of Nancy Trimmer. The Taken from previous Lyre began with the Founders' Day Din- magazines, the "Then and Now" series offers a year ner at the Birmingham Athletic Club. The glimpse into what life was dinner was delicious and highlighted by like for Alpha Chi Omegas two excellent speakers. Then in Novem- throughout our history. ber the Hobby Auction raised money for charity. In January, after the winter holi- The Alpha Omega Alpha days AQA had a session in Slimnastics. chapter in the Metro This was well attended with fun-to-do Detroit area of Michigan exercises. has enjoyed more The Cystic Fibrosis chairman is Barbara than eight decades of Castellana. In March we supported the sisterhood and service. Bowl for Breath program to help children Over the years, members have continued some with cystic fibrosis. The Chapter did of their tried-and-true baby-sitting for the CF Poster Children of events like the annual Family and recently have Hobby Auction while more the Pearce also innovating to volunteers to the CF Chapter office sent deliver an alumnae week to do clerical work. Barbara chapter experience that every Castellana has organized this volunteer connects the sisters of today. effort. In April, AQA met at the home of Sue Log into My Alpha Chi Hoffman for an evening of "Games Peo- and select Directories ple Play." Winding up the year was the > Chapter Search > Installation Of Officers Luncheon held at Alumnae Chapters to the home of Alice Andrews over- new find an alumnae chapter looking beautiful Orchard Lake. Finally, in near you! we had our annual Backyard Bar-B- June Que at the home of Barbara Smith. FROM THE FALL 1981 LYRE 54 A P H A CHI OMEGA 2022 BY NICOLE CORDER (ZETA RHO, NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY), ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA CHAPTER PRESIDENT In September 2022, members of Alpha Omega Alpha attended a totally tubular 80s themed bash in honor of the Metro Detroit alumnae chapter's 81st anniversary! Like many chapters, AOA has hosted a mix of virtual and in-person events since 2020, SO members were very excited to celebrate together in person! Sisters were encouraged to bring a guest and dress in their best 80s attire, and they certainly delivered; attendees dusted off their leg warmers, busted out the shoulder pads and teased their hair! Along with unique events like this, Alpha Omega Alpha hosts some signature events each year. A fan favorite is the annual Hobby Auction, where members are encouraged to bring something they made (or purchased) to be auctioned off. Sisters, friends and family members engage in a lively bidding war for coveted items like baked goods, crafts and vintage Alpha Chi Omega items. Proceeds go toward the chapter, the Alice Lohrman Andrews Michigan Scholarship Fund with the Foundation and two local domestic violence shelters. After pivoting to a virtual model for the past two years, the chapter is excited to use a hybrid approach this year SO members and guests can attend however they are most comfortable, either in person or virtually. AOA is proud to have closed the 2022 fiscal year with 40 dues-paying members spread across the metro Detroit area and a full executive board with eight passionate leaders. The chapter works hard to offer a mix of events SISTERS AND FRIENDS DRESSED UP IN THEIR 80S ATTIRE TO that allows sisters to engage however works best for CELEBRATE ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA'S 81ST ANNIVERSARY! them, and they were honored to receive an Innovation Award from Alpha Chi Omega last spring in recognition of their creativity and adaptability in their operations, programming and leadership initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE LYRE 55 BUSINESS Have You Considered Board Service? ome sisters have been waiting for board service manager, at ewest@alphachiomega.org to arrange a call S applications to open; others are just learning with a board member. about the opportunity now! Either way, we invite members to explore volunteering on an If you know an alumna sister who can make a Alpha Chi Omega national board as a way to give back difference as a national board leader, please continue to our sisterhood. Recommendations are now being reading the following pages to learn about the specific accepted! duties of each board. We also highly encourage self- recommendations! Thank you for considering this The Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise is led by four boards impactful volunteer opportunity. of alumnae volunteers - the Fraternity National Council, the Foundation Board of Trustees, the APPLICATION TIMELINE National Housing Corporation Board of Directors and the Pearl Stone Partners Board of Managers. Each March 1, 2023: Recommendations and resumes due to year depending on terms, some of the boards request ewest@alphachiomega.org. recommendations for new volunteers. While each March-May 2023: Recommendations/resumes reviewed; board governs a different entity with a specific focus interviews held; candidates selected area, all boards share the need for strategic thinkers and June-July 2023: Onboarding and training occurs visionary leaders. August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025: Term of service The following board positions are open at this time for terms beginning August 1, 2023: OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGIANS: NNC Two Foundation trustees AHEAD, COLLEGIANS WILL ALSO FIND AN Three National Housing Corporation directors OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE NATIONAL Two Pearl Stone Partners managers NOMINATING COMMITTEE (NNC). THE NNC IS AN IMPORTANT INATIONAL-LEVEL VOLUNTEER While previous volunteer experience with Alpha Chi GROUP, CHARGED WITH IDENTIFYING WOMEN TO Omega is a benefit, it is not required, and expertise from SERVE ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL. THE 2022- professional roles, leadership in other organizations 24 NNC, ELECTED AT THE LAST CONVENTION, IS and other personal experiences are valuable. Alpha Chi SEEKING ONE COLLEGIATE MEMBER AND ONE Omega needs candidates who are dedicated to the ALTERNATE COLLEGIATE MEMBER TO JOIN THE Real. Strong. Women. Experience and skilled in board SIX ALUMNAE CURRENTLY SERVING. governance and strategic planning. The organization is seeking more alumnae members to aspire for board APPLICATION TIMELINE: service with the pool of candidates representing the MARCH 1, 2023: APPLICATIONS DUE diversity of our members and our campuses. MARCH-MAY 2023: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED; INTERVIEWS HELD; CANDIDATES SELECTED Our current board members are always happy to share JUNE-JULY 2023: ONBOARDING AND TRAINING about their experience with prospective candidates and OCCURS answer questions. Please email Erin West, executive AUGUST 1, 2023 - JULY 31, 2024: TERM OF SERVICE 56 ALPHA CHI OMEGA Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega NOW SEEKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Foundation Board Service Are you passionate about Alpha Chi Omega? Do you value strategic thinking and guidance? Do you have experience in any of the following? Strategic planning Fundraising leadership Professional areas (academia, finance, human resources, law, sales, etc.) Nonprofit board governance Do you embrace women's empowerment, equity and inclusivity? Are you interested in volunteering and giving back to Alpha Chi Omega? THE ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS LOOKING FOR YOU! As one of the boards comprising the national leadership of Alpha Chi Omega, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is a group of alumnae focused on ensuring the future of Alpha Chi Omega. Coming from across the country, trustees vary in age and experience in order to represent our members. The BOT is seeking diverse women of all ages, ethnicities, races and societal backgrounds who have the experience and passion to help shape the future of the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. The Foundation's mission states: The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation strives to realize and sustain the educational and philanthropic values of Alpha Chi Omega through successful fundraising and stewardship. Generous gifts from our members and friends enhance the Real. Strong. Women. Experience and empower our members to impact their communities and world positively. With virtual monthly meetings, the Foundation Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic guidance of our professional staff team as well as our mutual fundraising and MORE stewardship efforts. Together, they provide financial resources to our Fraternity programs INFORMATION ON that comprise the Real. Strong. Women. Experience, including grants and scholarships. For THE VOLUNTEER a detailed description of trustee responsibilities, please scan the QR code or visit OPPORTUNITIES www.alphachiomega.org/members/alumnae/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities. PAGE ON ALPHACHIOMEGA. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! ORG Candidates may self-recommend or be recommended by a member. Recommendations should be emailed by March 1 to ewest@alphachiomega.org and include the candidate's resume and letter of interest. Candidates will be screened for expertise in the areas of board governance, finance, fundraising and leadership as well as matched to the Alpha Chi Omega current needs of the board. Diversity of FOUNDATION board members is a key priority. THE LYRE 57 BUSINESS NOW SEEKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NHC Board Service If you have been looking for a way to serve Alpha Chi Omega and believe you have the leadership and vision that could shape Alpha Chi Omega's future, the National Housing Corporation (NHC) would love to learn more about you. One of the boards that makes up the national leadership of our sisterhood, the NHC Board of Directors is seeking new members to serve our sisterhood in a focused, challenging, rewarding and fun way. IF YOU ANSWER "YES" TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER NHC BOARD SERVICE! Do you have experience in strategic planning and financial oversight? Have you served on nonprofit boards and have expertise in board, organizational, policy and resource development? Do you have an understanding of the needs of today's collegiate members? Do you have the business acumen and analytical skills to think creatively and address challenges and opportunities? Do you have a general understanding of nonprofit governance and believe in the fundamental partnership between board and staff? Do you work in the areas of real estate, property management, legal and/or finance? Are you driven by mission, values and policies? Do project management, organizational behavior, legal and risk exposure fall into your wheelhouse of transferrable skills? The all-volunteer NHC Board of Directors meets virtually monthly in partnership with our staff to achieve the NHC's mission - to enhance the Real. Strong. Women. Experience by providing safe and competitive facilities where members connect, lead, grow and serve - and contributes to the overall success of the Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise. Prior Alpha Chi Omega volunteer experience is not required. For a detailed description of director responsibilities, please scan the QR code or visit www.alphachiomega.org/members/alumnae/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities We are committed to enhancing and broadening the NHC's board membership MORE and cultivating an inclusive environment valuing all involved. We seek cultural, INFORMATION ON THE VOLUNTEER racial, professional and geographical diversity for the board. We believe the success OPPORTUNITIES of the NHC will depend on having the right blend of skill sets, expertise, network PAGE ON connections, diverse perspectives and spheres of influence across the board. With a ALPHACHIOMEGA. commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we encourage all interested members ORG to apply. If you believe you have the vision, skills and talent to further the mission of the NHC, we strongly encourage you to apply now! Submit a recommendation for yourself or another sister, along with a resume, electronically to ewest@alphachiomega.org by Alpha Chi Omega March 1. NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION 58 ALPHA CHI OMEGA NOW SEEKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PSP Board Service Do you have the passion and skills to serve Alpha Chi Omega, our collegiate chapters and the chapter-level employees who work to support the member experience? If SO, Pearl Stone Partners, LLC (PSP) can't wait to meet you! As the newest of the four boards that make up the national leadership of our sisterhood, the PSP Board of Managers is looking for alumnae leaders to serve Alpha Chi Omega and advocate for the Pearl Stone Partners mission. Pearl Stone Partners, in conjunction with a professional employer organization (PEO), is the co-employer of record for individuals deployed to work at Alpha Chi Omega chapter facilities. PSP is the employment hub and supports pre- employment screening; employee recruitment, orientation and management; training and professional development; and performance management. We are dedicated to developing the tools and resources that advisors, collegiate officers and employees need. RECOMMEND A SISTER (OR YOURSELF) FOR SERVICE IF YOU CAN ANSWER "YES" TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS! Do you work in human resources, recruiting, property management, entrepreneurship, law and/or finance? Do you have the business acumen to think creatively and address challenges and opportunities? Do you understand nonprofit governance and believe in the fundamental partnership between board and staff? Do you have an understanding of the needs of today's collegiate leaders, advisors, chapters and employees? The all-volunteer PSP Board of Managers meets virtually six times a year in partnership with our staff to achieve PSP's mission - to deliver comprehensive human resources services and support employees and those who direct them to enhance the Real. Strong. Women. Experience - and contributes to the overall success of the Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise. The board is comprised of five managers elected by the National Council to serve a two-year term. For manager responsibilities, please visit www.alphachiomega.org/become-a-volunteer. Learn more about PSP at www.pearlstonepartners.org. We are committed to enhancing and broadening board membership and cultivating an environment in which all who are involved feel included, respected and valued. We seek cultural, racial, professional and geographical diversity for the board. We believe the success of PSP will depend on having the right blend of skill sets, expertise, network connections, diverse perspectives MORE INFORMATION ON and spheres of influence across the board. Experience as a former chapter advisor or local THE VOLUNTEER house corporation member at a chapter with staff is of value; however, prior volunteer OPPORTUNITIES experience is not required. PAGE ON ALPHACHIOMEGA. If you believe you have the vision, skills and talent to further the PSP mission, we ORG encourage you to apply now! Submit a recommendation for yourself or another sister, along with a resume, electronically to ewest@alphachiomega.org by March 1. Pearl Stone Partners THE LYRE 59 BUSINESS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NNC Collegiate Members As a collegiate member of Alpha Chi Omega, you have the opportunity to select the future leadership of the Fraternity by serving on the National Nominating Committee (NNC). Collegiate women bring an important perspective to the process of slating the candidates for National President and the five national vice presidents. The NNC is seeking diverse women of all ethnicities, races and backgrounds who have the passion to help shape and guide the future of Alpha Chi Omega. The NNC needs your voice to represent collegiate members nationwide! THE NNC IS CHARGED WITH: Requesting nominations to serve on the National Council from the membership Facilitating the interview process of National Council nominees Evaluating women who have demonstrated the vision, skills and dedication to be elected leaders of the Fraternity Creating and presenting to the convention body a slate of candidates to serve on the National Council The work of the 2022-24 NNC will culminate in summer 2024 when the slate of candidates is presented to the 2024 convention delegates for election to the National Council. HOW ARE NNC COLLEGIATE CANDIDATES CHOSEN? In accordance with Fraternity policies, five NNC alumnae members and one alumna alternate were elected by the 2022 convention voting delegates. During the first year of their term, these six alumnae select one collegiate member and one alternate collegiate member to serve on the 2022-24 NNC. Students serve on the NNC for a one-year term beginning August 1, 2023. Qualified applicants should be: SCAN THE QR Alpha Chi Omega collegiate members (at the time of application) who CODE TO APPLY NOW OR VISIT remain in good standing for the duration of their term THE VOLUNTEER Knowledgeable about important issues of the Fraternity and/or campus OPPORTUNITIES culture PAGE ON ALPHACHIOMEGA. Able to participate in all NNC conference calls and one in-person meeting ORG TO ACCESS Able to maintain strict confidentiality about prospective nominees and the THE ONLINE deliberations of the committee applications APPLICATION Individuals interested in applying should complete the online application available in early January on alphachiomega.org. Please submit your application via online form no later than March 1, 2023. Questions? Contact NNC Chair Viancca Burger Williams, PhD (Gamma Pi, University of Tampa) at nncaxo@gmail.com. Note that applicants do not need to be nominated in order to apply. All qualified collegians are encouraged to apply. 60 ALPHA CHIOMEGA ALPHA CHI s 1 NEW STUDENTS 3 2 4 COLLEGIATE NOTES 1 ZETA OMICRON (VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY) 3 BETA (ALBION COLLEGE) After a long summer apart, sisters reunited and Members shared about Alpha Chi Omega with welcomed the class of 2026 to campus at Vanderbilt's prospective members at the start of the school year. Founder's Walk. 4 BETA DELTA (COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY) 2 KAPPA UPSILON (FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY) Being back together for recruitment also means time for photos with sisters! Sunshine, flowers, a picnic and Alpha Chi Omega sisters make for the perfect day. THEIYRE 61 25 AXO CONNECTION 5 7 6 8 5 DELTA PSI (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, 7 BETA PSI (LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY) SANTA BARBARA) Dressed in our scarlet red, Beta Psi chapter members Sisters were all smiles during recruitment this fall. prepared for recruitment events. 6 BETA OMEGA (THE UNIVERSITY OF 8 DELTA KAPPA (SAM HOUSTON STATE TOLEDO) UNIVERSITY) Members paused during a busy recruitment season for Camryn Hopkins, chapter president, and Sophia Cruz, photos on campus. who served as a Rho Gamma during recruitment, celebrate their new members on Bid Day. is 62 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 9 11 XXO 10 12 9 DELTA CHI (WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY) 11 IOTA XI (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE) New members came home to Delta Chi this fall and then enjoyed a semester of activities including a The chapter welcomed home new members with campfire, karaoke night, roller skating and a formal. the Bid Day theme "Oh How Sweet It Is to Be an Alpha Chi." 10 KAPPA XI (UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA) 12 KAPPA RHO (UNIVERSITY OF NORTH Nikkolette Kriegal was thrilled to welcome her little The Kappa Rho chapter hosted a fun Bid Day for its sister Emily home to Alpha Chi Omega on Bid Day! newest sisters! THE LYRE 63 2.5 AXO CONNECTION AXO A 13 15 14 16 13 GAMMA PHI (LAMAR UNIVERSITY) 15 EPSILON PHI (GEORGIA TECH UNIVERSITY) New members posed with their bid cards and new letters after being welcomed into Alpha Chi. The Epsilon Phi chapter had a blast on Bid Day! 14 BETA ETA (FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY) 16 OMICRON (BAKER UNIVERSITY) Beta Eta celebrated a successful recruitment and new As the Omicron chapter shared on Bid Day, "you'll members joining the sisterhood! always find your way back home" to Alpha Chi. 64 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 7 17 19 18 20 17 GAMMA XI (WESTERN MICHIGAN 19 KAPPA OMEGA (INDIANA UNIVERSITY- UNIVERSITY) PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS) Gamma Xi members showed their Alpha Chi pride Sisters spread the word about domestic violence during their annual philanthropic softball tournament, awareness across campus in October. Crack the Bat. 20 GAMMA ZETA (KANSAS STATE 18 EPSILON CHI (UNIVERSITY OF NORTH UNIVERSITY) CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL) Golden hour looked good on these Gamma Zeta The chapter took home first place in a philanthropy chapter members during a sisterhood hike. volleyball tournament. THE LYRE 65 AXO CONNECTION The 1 3 E 2 4 ALUMNAE NOTES 1 MUPI MU (SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, 3 MU MU (KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI) CALIFORNIA) Sisters made an impact during their Silence the Continuing 20 years of book club meetings, these Violence event, raising money for the Rose Brooks alumnae chapter members enjoyed a discussion of The Center and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. Midnight Library and presented milestone pins to two sisters. 4 GAMMA THETA GAMMA (LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) 2 DELTA SIGMA DELTA (ST. PETERSBURG, With a 2022-23 programming theme of "Together Let FLORIDA) Us Seek the Heights - Adventures in Los Angeles," the The chapter welcomed Barb Wimpee (center) to our alumnae chapter brought sisters together to explore art sisterhood as an alumnae initiate; Barb wore the pin galleries at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. of the late Janette Griggs Dalton (Alpha Gamma, The University of New Mexico), a longtime member of the alumnae chapter. 66 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 5 7 6 8 5 IOTA UPSILON IOTA (WILLIAMSBURG, 7 BETA BETA (INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA) VIRGINIA) The alumnae chapter's euchre group celebrated 25 years To kick off the new program year, the alumnae chapter of playing the game together with sisters. enjoyed lunch and a raffle of Alpha Chi Omega swag. 8 KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA (LITTLE ROCK, 6 IOTA LAMBDA IOTA (LAKE COUNTY, ARKANSAS) ILLINOIS) Alumnae from four collegiate chapters celebrated Sisters volunteered at a local rummage store and Founders' Day at the Grande Maumelle Sailing Club partnered for a giveback shopping day to raise more with a gorgeous day to recall favorite Alpha Chi than $6,000 for The Lake County Haven, The Safe Place memories and make new ones. and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. THE LYRE 67 2/5 AXO CONNECTION 9 11 10 12 9 BETA OMEGA BETA (PHOENIX, ARIZONA) 11 RHO CHI RHO (ALUMNAE INITIATES) To celebrate Founders' Day, sisters from 15 collegiate The alumnae chapter gathered online for a virtual chapters gathered to recognize member milestones and Founders' Day Tea Party. participate in raffles to raise money for A New Leaf's domestic violence services. 12 IOTA IOTA (SEATTLE, WASHINGTON) Alumnae chapter members honored Founders' Day with 10 GAMMA SIGMA GAMMA (ROCHESTER, NEW a service project in Burien, Washington. YORK) A Founders' Day luncheon was the perfect time for an alumnae chapter selfie! 68 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 13 15 14 16 13 FLORIDA ALUMNAE AND COLLEGIANS 15 INDIANA GATHERING Founders' Day brought together sisters from four While two Foundation staff members were meeting Florida alumnae chapters and the Gamma Pi with an alumna in Indiana, they found four other (University of Tampa) collegiate chapter; they heard Alpha Chi Omega alumnae seated across the restaurant from a representative of a local domestic violence and pulled them all together for a picture! agency and brought donations. 16 ALPHA GAMMA (THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW 14 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA PROVINCE MEXICO) ALUMNAE Leaders from Gamma Theta Gamma (Los Angeles, Twenty-five Alpha Gamma sisters initiated in the 1980s California), Gamma Tau Gamma (Newport Beach, traveled to Taos, New Mexico in July for a weekend California) and Delta Omega Delta (North Orange reunion. County, California) celebrated their chapters' award wins with each other and their province alumnae chair Joelle Johnson (Epsilon, University of Southern California). THE LYRE 69 is AXO CONNECTION 19 17 18 20 17 DELTA KAPPA (SAM HOUSTON STATE 19 OMEGA (WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY) ALUMNAE UNIVERSITY) ALUMNAE Delta Kappa alumnae took their annual hiking trip Sisters came together to celebrate the wedding of Darby together to Sapphire, North Carolina. O'Brien in July. Photo by TiffaniGiven Photography. 18 EPSILON P (GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 20 TAU (BRENAU UNIVERSITY) ALUMNAE STATE UNIVERSITY) ALUMNAE College roommates Gale Cramer McKibbon and Lynn Alumnae from the Epsilon Pi chapter gathered for Thurmond Kozlosky enjoyed a visit to The Kelpies in a reunion in August to recognize 50 years since the Scotland. chapter was founded. Sisters continue to connect through Omicron Psi Omicron alumnae chapter for initiates of Epsilon Pi. is 70 ALPHA CHI OMEGA 1 2 ACCOLADES 1 GAMMA CHI (STETSON UNIVERSITY) 2 DELTA ZETA (CENTRAL MICHIGAN ALUMNA UNIVERSITY) AND DELTA NU (IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY) ALUMNAE Nancy Jordahl received the 2022 President's Award from NALA, the paralegal association, for her contributions Heather Hall (Delta Zeta) and Tina Anderson (Delta to the future of the profession. Nu) finished the RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa, raising money for cancer support programs. The two met through Team Livestrong and then discovered they were sisters! THE LYRE 71 MEMORIAM In Memoriam Barbara Clift McKown, 1956, August 2021 Alpha Rho (University of Idaho) Greta Smith O'Neal, 1922, April 1951 Mary Rauch Bartlett, 1965, September 2022 Constance Harrington Potter, 1934, October 2006 Bonnie Martinson Brainard, 1966, March 2022 Reported to headquarters between August 1 and Marjorie Hollowell Reed, 1929, January 1996 Beverly Eggers Diehl, 1950, January 2022 October 31, 2022 Paulamarie Von Grossmann Scholter, 1950, Name, Initiation Year, Month and Year of Death December 2020 Alpha Sigma (Ohio Wesleyan University) Carole Good Schuehle,196 March 2022 Virginia Leisy Ailes, 1951, August 2022 Alpha (DePauw University) Gay Cornwell Ban, 1957, August 2022 Carol Shanahan Bryant, 1955, April 2022 Sigma (University of Iowa) Mary Schwartz Oakley, 1951, February 2021 Marilyn Prochnow Hinton, 1946, August 2022 Alpha Phi (The University of Texas at Austin) Mary Giles Stuart, 1946, August 2022 Betty Lee Chandler, 1943, December 2021 Phi (University of Kansas) Ann Hill Froelich, 1963, October 2022 Beta (Albion College) Lorelei Richardson Brown, 1961, July 2022 Mary Zaner Griffiths, 1956, August 2021 Jean Bengel Laughlin, 1949, May 2021 Chi (Oregon State University) Alpha Chi (Butler University) Gamma (Northwestern University) Mildred Lane Talbot, 1940, October 2022 Martha Barbara Gascho, 1957, August 2022 Joyce Bratton Derlacki, 1944, December 2018 Janice Kiser Tatlock, 1946, September 2022 Patricia Snethen Kracklauer, 1952, May 2021 Psi (The University of Oklahoma) Carla Marguerite Merriman, 1970, July 2021 Patricia McCombs Cook, 1958, August 2022 Alpha Psi (UCLA) Karen Suszko Schwartz, 1999, September 2022 Martha Pulley Kamp, 1956, August 2022 Martha Bollenbacher Dolby, 1946, July 2022 Delta (Allegheny College) Omega (Washington State University) Beta Epsilon (Michigan State University) Kimberly Elizabeth Fierst, 2009, October 2021 Gail Woodward Bendix, 1956, October 2020 Carolyn Townhill Grund, 1952, September 2022 Carol Waechter Gaston, 1943, July 2021 Evelyn Bradbury McAninch, 1917, December Ruth Rankin McKinley, 1933, September 1984 1986 Beta Zeta (Whitman College) Evelyn Koston Parent, 1951, November 2019 Martha Hale Saad, 1943, July 2022 F Warwick Bivins, 1930, July 1996 Ann Pfleghardt Paterra, 1952, January 2014 Carol Marcy Vernon, 1949, October 2022 Barbara Beasley Clevenger, 1946, October 2021 Amanda Marie Dunham, 1981, May 2021 Epsilon (University of Southern California) Alpha Beta (Purdue University) Doris Rogers Scruton, 1940, December 2016 Marilyn Wilgus Bain, 1950, September 2022 Beta Theta (Lawrence University) Carlene Soll Smith, 1955, April 2022 Elizabeth Anne Martin, 1959, August 2022 Alpha Delta (University of Cincinnati) Eta (Bucknell University) Joan Holzwarth Blincoe, 1955, September 2022 Beta Kappa (University of Wyoming) Judith Beattie Klaber, 1953, March 2018 Barbara Garland Buell, 1955, April 2022 Alpha Zeta (Washington University in St. Mary Lou Larson, 1974, April 2022 Theta (University of Michigan) Louis) Vivian Innes Letson, 1948, April 2022 Virginia Weeks Heideman, 1917, October 1992 Joyce Alsmeyer Haven, 1949, August 2022 Patricia Dewey Ruane, 1959, March 2022 Catherine Paust Moore, 1941, August 2022 Beta Mu (Pennsylvania State University) Ruth Lehman Whitaker, 1948, May 2022 Kappa (University of Wisconsin - Madison) Alpha Eta (University of Mount Union) Marise Marks Johnson, 1940, January 2017 Genevieve Clark Caton, 1951, June 2021 Beta Tau (Miami University) Ann Weals Delo, 1950, July 2022 Jean Simpson Bartlett, 1942, July 2022 Lambda (Syracuse University) Andrea Elizabeth Rotterman, 1973, August 2022 Mary Louise Bowman Thomas, 1947, August Alpha Kappa (University of Oregon) 2022 Diane Kuhl Thomas, 1954 June 2022 Beta Upsilon (Duke University) Marilyn Skinner Newell, 1946, August 2021 Nu (University of Colorado Boulder) Alpha Lambda (University of Minnesota) Mary Little Resch, 1958, June 2022 Judy Radcliffe Overland, 1957, May 2020 Yvonne D Anderson, 1955, September 2022 Beta Phi (Bowling Green State University) Xi (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) Alpha Mu (Indiana University) Marjorie Pulschen Speicher, 1948, September Dorothy Beechner Mapes, 1956, September 2022 Virginia Carson Nordlund, 1937, August 2022 2022 Betsy Beck Stumpf, 1957, August 2022 Dorothy Jane Coffin Sowash, 1952, October 2022 Beverly Owens Stratman, 1984, September 2022 Beta Chi (Willamette University) Omicron (Baker University) Marjory Stockman Gossler, 1946, May 2022 Carol Carter Anderson, 1947, December 2017 Alpha Nu (University of Missouri) Gloria Kainu McFadden, 1951, August 2022 Martha Walker Hoffman, 1952, September 2022 Marilyn Hager Hart, 1957, August 2022 Beta Psi (Louisiana Tech University) Rho (University of Washington) Alpha Omicron (The Ohio State University) Kimberly Goodwin McFarland, 1980, July 2021 Kathryn Sensenig Barrow, 1925, November 2005 Ruth Irwin Bier, 1925, August 1983 Virginia Brookes Coryell, 1928, January 1994 Evaline T Nicolls Cagney, 1970, July 2022 Beta Omega (The University of Toledo) Elda Parvin Gilson, 1934, September 1982 Mary Ann Straub Rothfuss, 1949, September Sally Scheppert Brenner, 1949, October 2022 Josene Behrens Greene, 1934, April 1997 2022 Betty Mason Groves, 1945, November 2016 Marguerite Maltby, 1929, January 1995 Lisa Pooley Mastrangelo, 1981, July 2022 Jean Sutherland McClellan, 1925, June 1994 72 ALPHA CHI OMEGA #GOAAU Whether it's gearing up for recruitment or welcoming home EPSILON CHI Gamma Delta (University of Denver) @UNCAXO Corrine Hoisington Olson, 1948, January 2021 new sisters on Bid Day, Alpha Chi Omegas shout their pride across Gamma Zeta (Kansas State University) Margaret Dore Green, 1951, January 2018 campus - and social media! ALPHA Wanda Knight Lanoue, 1947, August 2022 Gamma Eta (San Jose State University) Martha Roberts Benson, 1948, September 2022 DELTA CHI Gamma Theta (University of Maryland) WILLIAM WOODS Bonnie Bland White, 1960, March 2021 UNIVERSITY Gamma lota (University of Florida) LaRetta Matthews Garland, 1949, May 2018 We love house tours!! #Round3 #GoAXO #GoPanhel Gamma Kappa (Idaho State University) Bobette Ritzman Grinsted, 1965, September 2022 CASSY CONWAY Gamma Lambda (Kent State University) @CASSY.BREE Jolene Bulkowski Hill, 1960, September 2022 EPSILON UPSILON Gamma Mu (Ball State University) Sydney Adams Suiter, 1955, September 2022 Gamma Xi (Western Michigan University) Woke up on the right side of the Eleanor Bird Chase, 1985, September 2022 bed today! WORK WEEK DAY 1 COMPLETE! #GoAXO Gamma Omicron (Marshall University) Marcia Ellis Hatfield, 1967, January 2017 Tara Elizabeth Houchin, 1994, January 2015 Gamma Rho (Texas Tech University) CRYSTAL KILFEATHER Sharon Webb Park, 1962, February 2022 @CRYSTAL_KILFEATHER THETA TAU Delta Zeta (Central Michigan University) Linda Ellen VanDerGraaf, 1988, October 2022 Work week day 1 #GoAXO Delta Kappa (Sam Houston State University) Kathy Lou Johnson, 1974, August 2022 Delta Nu (Iowa State University) CASSIDY SELMAN Teresina Kuhn Longval, 1966, March 2022 @THEREALSLIMSELMAN DELTA OMEGA Delta Xi (Denison University) Kristin Owen Tull, 1986, September 2013 XR Delta Omicron (Portland State University) Carolyn Cox Young-Nicola, 1967, March 2022 Love grows where Alpha Chi goes #GoAXO Epsilon Phi (Georgia Institute of Technology) Colleen Yaeger Duffey, 1999, November 2016 Rebecca Cecilia McNally, 1989, January 2019 Jennifer Missroon Miller, 1988, August 2022 FOLLOW US ON Theta lota (Baylor University) SOCIA MEDIA Emilie Claire Woerner, 2012, August 2022 @AlphaChiOmegaHQ OUR GIRLS ARE COMING HOME SOON!!!! #PreferenceDay #GoAXO UNIN Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity U.S. Postage 5635 Castle Creek Parkway N. 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