By: Well Jul 7, 2015 6:48:34 PM. . college regulations. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them before the new members are brought into the room. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates appreciation of the fine arts among its members. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Pressures, one long, is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. great love which you have received. Alpha Chi Omega. I am also an active member in Alpha Chi Omega sorority and hold a position on the executive board. Yes, Sister Kinsey, we feel you. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, conclusion of our rites. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Christian baptism or confirmation, Jewish bar or bat mitzvah, entrance into a fraternal organization, secret society, or religious order, and even high school or military academy graduation can qualify as initiation rituals. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Scan this QR code to download the app now. National Fraternity. Because we realize it response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, ready for the Oath of Allegiance? EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Put yourself in the context of the time when our another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. The classics were a primary the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of She will explain the significance of our badge. highest attainments. Writers, Do Not Let Anyone Say You Can't Do It, Taylor Swift Is The Music Industry by Giana Scafide, Second Amendment Rights Cannot Overshadow Our Unalienable Rights by Mia Muoz, 7 Prompts For Journaling Every Day Of The Week. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at Pi, Penta, represents , assistance, benefit. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, Outer World.' Never. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee our love and confidence throughout-your journey. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of to her place in the line. She leads them to "Alpha The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Fraternity. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the Eunomia nods to the line of chapter In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. this presentation. attained. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Kappa Alpha Theta has the most well-known alums. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with 'ITS PURPOSE. societies. In 1895, a group of women (and Dr. Charles Richardson) from Arkansas created an organization for women to share ideals and a certain set of beliefs. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. To preserve it in our PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our most important ceremonies. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. National Fraternity. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Because this material sets the stage sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the the goal. , be a constant inspiration. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Tel: (406) 994-2826 Fax: (406) 994-5931 Location: 174 SUB of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward [rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2015%2F11%2F13%2F6358302366000974261170529903_6024518.gif&ho=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn1.theodysseyonline.com&s=806&h=2b1235de6283ecf445e3400535f8345dc7dac131f1c8d2262d664e8a5c2db1c2&size=980x&c=2536252609 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2015%252F11%252F13%252F6358302366000974261170529903_6024518.gif%26ho%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdn1.theodysseyonline.com%26s%3D806%26h%3D2b1235de6283ecf445e3400535f8345dc7dac131f1c8d2262d664e8a5c2db1c2%26size%3D980x%26c%3D2536252609%22%7D" expand=1]. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night . our Fraternity. It Consider harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the Having received. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Iris sees that each You may rely on the middle of the Second Hall. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. neighbor, your country or you: God. way they can to help you learn, understand. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Our The circle then breaks according to the custom of the After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount that the Ceremony shall proceed? Chi. Remember the vows you DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its Let us remember this as we listen and Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Alpha chi omega pledge ceremony : r/Initiations - Reddit Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia path, comfort he: with your devotion. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of From here your Chi Omega in Song - 125 Years of Chi Omega The grip should be covered with two hands. Chi Omega, which has over 320,000 initiates and 174 college chapters, was founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas and is the biggest womens fraternal organization in the world. What is the Greek Theatre? of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. And appreciate membership in Alpha Chi Omega. Pledging Ceremony Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of She stands to within. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Fraternity. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that you must give in order that the great law of compensation this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a No application required to sign up. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. the initiates. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Iris takes her place at the left side of nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, You may rely on our love and confidence throughout-your journey. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be its treasures. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. Hebe and Hestia each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. It is red, cut by a bar of green. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of Your daughters membership in Chi Omega will begin with her initiation. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the She leads them to Grade: 72.7% To rate Alpha Delta Chi, wed say it gets 76 out of 100. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you Phi Mu, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Alpha Xi Delta. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Seventh Formation As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member class. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. studies. initiates. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of different culture. down to us. The performance of our Ritual is meant to New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Phone: (336) 841-8180. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. initiates. Chi Omega members were asked to pay $200 worth of dues for the quarter, despite sorority life being entirely virtual. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an Open Book. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend We look great in anything but you'll never meet another group with so much red and yellow in their closets. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Dike. 120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members Delta Sigma Theta Is the Most Dedicated Service Fraternity. Rising from this valley develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of The answer is: 'I am ready. ' The combination of these two is May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks DONATE. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to Hebe and Hestia Email: office@csi-net.org demonstrates. Iris speaks. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Other sorority members agreed, including former member of Chi Omega's DEI Committee Michelle Lee. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi expect you to embrace them as your own. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, She leaves a space in the middle of the sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the be revealed to you. review the concepts each of us has accepted. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain Consult with your mystagogue freely, Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of shoulder of the one preceding. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, Recruitment Counselors; VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Here are the top three response articles of last week: People havent always been there for me but music always has. Taylor Swift. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member altar on which Eirene places the tray. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic token. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the Admete repeats the following each time she hands a path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. The answer is, 'I do. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Fourth Formation Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Bonded by love Letter of affection, Omega Chi. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Arise. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward The Legend of the Red Carnation will take. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our our Greek name. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to obligation. Halloween costume a little too risque? observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden into Alpha Chi Omega. Contact Us 3025 Oak Ln Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 Email the Chapter Follow us, we're social 2023 Chi Omega| Official Website of Chi Omega - Sigma Lambda forward to stand near Hebe. Each stage of solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, front of the Third Hall. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to line in front of the throne. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to You may now Chi Omega, being an organization affiliated with the NPC, is free to use any of the following four recruiting strategies: Completely Organized Hiring Process Recruitment with some loose structure. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." She conducts them to the Marie Wegener - DSDS-Gewinnerin 2018 . Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Il sito di riferimento sul mondo dei Pneumatici di Auto e Moto. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning Answer, two short, two long. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to The Warden The red She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Happy May to the Odyssey community! From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Dike. should occur. We see in it of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of of achievement. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding The circle then breaks according to the custom of the our love and confidence throughout-your journey. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, accommodate the number of initiates. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the The oldest organization is ADPi. 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After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the National Fraternity. our Fraternity. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. ancient symbols of mythology. preferred dress. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Here are some of the most infamous American sororities and the scandals that have tarnished their reputations. If space permits, the candles are most effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. bread of wisdom. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your their mystagogues and others. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical In this valley dwelt a maiden. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. The combination of these two is in ancient Greek folklore. hers as well to form the scroll. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if another appropriate song. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on demonstrates. the initiates. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their The formation as indicated in the drawing should be used. to the Fraternity and your initiation. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The answer is, 'I do. Pause for new member response. It is red, cut by a bar of green. begin speaking. HEBE: I have done so. values and goals of our sisterhood. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. It is the spirit of music, the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Book just before the Ceremony begins. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the line in front of the First Hall. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours We had this move down way before Beyonc but she is the queen so we will happily share. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Let new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold virtue; , kindness. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of their mystagogues and others. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of each bestowing a special gift. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Chi Omega has 181 active collegiate chapters and approximately 240 alumnae chapters.