OPhiA History
What university was home to OPhiA's founding Alpha Chapter?
Bowling Green State University
What policy states that alcohol and illegal drugs cannot be used or possessed at any OPhiA event?
The Drug and Alcohol Policy
What are Omega Phi Alpha's three pillars?
Friendship, Leadership, and Service
What do new members traditionally wear during activation and induction?
All white
Finish the motto:
"Today's friends, _________ leaders, forever in service"
Tomorrow's
What year was the Alpha Omicron (UF) chapter established?
2014
True or False: Hazing is allowed as long as everyone participating agrees to it
False
What is our National Publication shape?
Chevron
What ceremony officially starts the new member process and changed someone from a PNM (potential new member) to a new member?
New Member Initiation
What month is National Susan Terzian Recognition Day?
January
What important event took place on June 15, 1967?
The first National Convention took place and OPhiA was officially established
What policy protects members from retaliation?
What does the bee represent?
What ceremony is when a new member officially becomes an active member after completing all new member requirements?
New Member Activation
Who wrote the OPhiA motto?
Mary Qualls Graves and Elizabeth Shropshire
Who was Omega Phi Alpha's first National President?
Sue Fehlner Hess
Name two national policies
Drug and Alcohol, Discrimination and Harassment, Anti-Retaliation, Hazing Policies
Name our three colors
Light Blue, Golden Yellow, Dark Blue
What is it called when you are paired with someone from the chapter you are seeking membership from?
Big/Little
The OPhiA National Song is sung to the tune of what song?
Edelweiss
Put these events in the correct order (earliest to latest)
A. Alpha Omicron Chapter at UF is established
B. Alpha Chapter at Bowling Green State University is founded
C. Omega Phi Alpha is offically established
B -> C -> A
1953 -> 1967 -> 2014
A chapter is found to be violating an OPhiA policy. What can happen after a first offense?
Consequences are set by the national standards board. Ex: fine
Match each pillar with it's color and symbol:
1. Friendship 2. Leadership 3. Service
A. Dark Blue&Bee B. Yellow&Chevron C. Light Blue&Yellow Rose
1 -> C
2 -> B
3 -> A
What is the purpose of having a big in OPhiA?
Bigs serve as a role model and demonstrate friendship, leadership, and service
What are the four areas of service we strive to serve throughout our organization?
University Community, Community-at-Large, Members of the Sorority, Nations of the World