The Convention Transcript of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 17, No. 1, June 26, 1960

This convention newsletter provides articles about various convention events, as well as general interest articles regarding the new Fraternity headquarters and the death of Founder Nellie Gamble Childe (Alpha, DePauw University). The newsletter includes a number of photographs associated with the articles.

Founders Forum at Headquarters Photograph

In 2006, The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation built and dedicated the Founders' Forum on the headquarters property. There were seven pillars on the outside featuring the signature of each Founder. The large sculpture in the center represented the connection of the Founders to the organization.

Alpha Chi Omega leaders in the Pathway Garden at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters, 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis

Seated: Past National President Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Past National President Judy Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota); standing: former Executive Director Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University), former Foundation Chair Carol Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University)

Leaders at Pathway Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony

Alpha Chi Omega leaders at the Pathway Garden groundbreaking ceremony at Alpha Chi Omega headquarters, 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis. From left: Holly McKiernan (Alpha, DePauw University), Carol Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), Jan Crandall (Omicron, Baker University), Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University)

Past National Presidents with Executive Director Nancy Leonard at her retirement event, 1999

Five National Presidents celebrated Executive Director Nancy Nitchman Leonard during her retirement event in 1999. From left: Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), D'Alice Coburn Cochran (Alpha Mu, Indiana University), Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Nancy, Martha Carolan Hannegan (Omicron, Baker University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) and Jan Manning Crandall (Omicron, Baker University)

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, Color, 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974

Elinor Howe, Washington Boulevard headquarters photograph, 1960s

Elinor Howe (Alpha, DePauw University) served as the staff accountant for many years. This photograph was taken in the Washington Boulevard headquarters.

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Bedroom Photograph, 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building, which featured bedrooms for visiting national officers (this one with a carnation theme), served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974. 

Founders Road Headquarters Groundbreaking, June 3, 1973

The groundbreaking ceremony for the headquarters building at 8733 Founders Road took place on June 3, 1973. Shown here, with unidentified males, are: Executive Secretary Jody Bayer Martindill (Alpha, DePauw University), National Treasurer Mary Flood Hutton (Psi, The University of Oklahoma) and National President Adele Fieve Drew (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota). 

Founders Road Groundbreaking Photograph, Color, June 3, 1973

Fraternity officers, staff and others pose together at the groundbreaking for the national headquarters at 8733 Founders Road in Indianapolis' College Park office park. They include: National Treasurer Mary Flood Hutton (Psi, The University of Oklahoma), Collegiate Finance Coordinator Margaret Kayser Buschmann (Alpha Chi, Butler University), unknown, unknown, National President Adele Fieve Drew (Alpha Lambda, the University of Minnesota), unknown, Executive Secretary Jody Bayer Martindill (Alpha, DePauw University), unknown. 

Staff at Founders Road Headquarters, 1970s

Staff members relax in the break room of the headquarters building at 8733 Founders Road in Indianapolis in the 1970s. From left: Karen Dickerson (Alpha Chi, Butler University, Executive Secretary Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University) and Barbara Evans Chevalier (Alpha, DePauw University)

National Presidents at Headquarters Groundbreaking Photograph

National Presidents Ellen Little VandenBrink (Alpha, DePauw University) and Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, the University of Minnesota) break ground for the headquarters building at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive in Indianapolis in 1992. 

Timeline at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters Photograph

A timeline of important moments in Alpha Chi Omega and world history was a featured element of the headquarters at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive in Indianapolis.

Collegiate Members at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters Photograph

Collegiate members (unidentified) pose on the headquarters sign in front of the building at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive in Indianapolis. 

Statue of Hera and Chapter Bricks at 5635 Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters

A statue of Hera and bricks for each collegiate chapter can be found in the rear of the headquarters building at 5635 Castle Creek Parkway in Indianapolis. 

Past National President Photographs at 5635 Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters Photograph

Photographs of each Past National President are featured in the Headquaraters building at 5635 Castle Creek Parkway in Indianapolis. 

Visit to Washington Boulevard Headquarters, 1971

Members of the Alpha Beta chapter at Purdue University visited the headquarters building at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1971. 

Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters Groundbreaking Ceremony Photograph, c. 1992

A group of Alpha Chis and unidentified men pose together during the groundbreaking for the national headquarters at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway.

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, c. 1961

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974.

Current and former headquarters leaders Nancy Leonard, Jody Martindill and Hannah Keenan

Executive Director Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University), and former central office and headquarters executives Jo Ann (Jody) Bayer Martindill (Alpha, DePauw University) and Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) - seated