Atlanta Chi Omega
Alumnae Association
Established in 1904
ABOUT CHI OMEGA
Our Story
It all began on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas when four young women, with the help of a local dentist, established the secrets and symbolism that today bind over 260,000 women. This small band of women founded Chi Omega after realizing a need for an organization that would foster both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.
Chi Omega's Six Purposes
Since 1895, six purposes have guided the direction of every chapter and brought its members unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development. Today, they are still valid as these intelligently interpreted purposes help to preserve and enhance the best values of American culture.
Chi Omega's Six Purposes Are:
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Friendship
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High Standards of Personnel
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Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship
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Participation in Campus Activities
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Career Development
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Community Service
The concept of balance is what we all strive for in our daily lives. As Chi Omegas, we find that our Ritual and the Six Purposes serve as a guide in our pursuit of happiness and a balanced life.
Chi Omega Symbols
Chi Omega Executive Headquarters
3395 Players Club Pkwy
Memphis TN, 38125
901.748.8600
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Not knowing the Greek language, the Chi Omega Founders cut cardboard into the shapes of Greek letters, shuffled, arranged and rearranged them on the floor until they found the monogram, CHI OMEGA. They liked the combination - Jobelle said it reminded them of the emblems classically used by secret societies. Chi Omega's colors are cardinal (red) and straw (yellow).
Centered on the crest is the white carnation, with the Chi to the left and the Omega to the right of the flower. Above these symbols are both the skull and crossbones and the owl. Beneath the carnation are the five letters, Rho, Beta, Upsilon, Eta and Sigma. A laurel wreath, used by ancient Greeks to honor scholars and heroes, surrounds all of the emblems known and loved by Chi Omegas.
Chi Omega's flower is the white carnation. It was chosen for its pure, delicate white color and its rich, refreshing perfume.
Not knowing the Greek language, the Chi Omega Founders cut cardboard into the shapes of Greek letters, shuffled, arranged and rearranged them on the floor until they found the monogram, CHI OMEGA. They liked the combination - Jobelle said it reminded them of the emblems classically used by secret societies. Chi Omega's colors are cardinal (red) and straw (yellow).