Alpha Omega Epsilon

Membership Requirements

100

True or False: Alpha Omega Epsilon prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any member or potential new member because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal or applicable state law. 

True! All members who identify as female are welcome to seek membership into Alpha Omega Epsilon!

200

How much are international dues for Active-Actives, Active-Coops, Active-Passives, and Candidates each term per member?

$50 - Active-Actives, Active-Coops, and Active-Passives 

$40 - Candidates

300

True or False: A chapter can initiate someone into sisterhood if they are a member of Tri Delta?

False! If in question, please check the Dual Membership Policy.

400

Describe at least 4 events during candidacy?

Bid Day/Candidate Initiation, Day Away, Mid-Vote, Clue Week, Big/Little Reveal, Ritual Week, and Active Initiation

500

When does a chapter vote a member to Alum status?

When the member is no longer enrolled at the University either by graduating or leaving school. 

Chapter Requirements

100

What is the minimum number of members that a chapter must maintain without being on the small chapters exception list?

10

200

When do you need to fill out an Event Planning Form and where is the form located?

EPFs are required for events that are: off campus, open to non-members (excluding PNM events), requiring contracts or named on insurance, have alcohol, or are high risk. The EPF is now a Google Form online.

300

What are the conditions that you can put a member on probation or go through expulsion proceedings?

Violating the oath of membership
Violating the Risk Management Policy
Dishonorable or improper conduct
Disloyalty to the Organization
Actions that are harmful to the organization

400

What should you do if you believe there has been a violation to the Risk Management Policy?

Make sure everyone is safe (no active danger), alert your Chapter Advisor, fill out a Risk Management Support Form, be available for questions & be honest! Depending on the outcome and severity of the situation, an individual member or the entire chapter may be put on probation or be expelled/charter revoked.

500

List the 7 required committees a Chapter must have.

Corresponding Secretary, Fundraising, Historian, Recruitment, Risk Reduction, Philanthropic, and Professional

International Sorority

100

Who can volunteer on international committees?

Any undergraduate, Alumnae-Active, or Alumnae-Passive member

200

What is the process to get merchandise designs approved by the Sorority?

Send a picture of the design from the vendor and the name of the vendor to the Merchandise Committee ([e-mail]).

300

When is your Promissory Note due? What happens if you don’t pay your Promissory Note?

Your Promissory Note is due within 3 years of being granted an Alumna Status. Failure to pay your Promissory Note will result in your status being changed and losing benefits of the Sorority.

400

List at least 4 international committees.

Convention, Programming, Governance, Elections, Advisors, Education Ambassadors, Financial Activities, Promissory Note, Risk Management, Documentation, Chapter Audit, History, Expansion, Merchandise, The Angle, Volunteering

500

What are three positions on the Board of Directors?

Bonus: Extra 100 points (max 500) for the first and last name of each Board of Director and their title.

President - Krista May

Vice President - Rachel Kass

Treasurer - Nikki Boesiger

Secretary - Rachel DiPiazza

Director of Chapter Services - Kathryn Bohn

Directors at Large - Andrea Dunn, Sara Lillard, Justine Schaper, Michelle Vondenkamp, Julie Heinrich, Julie Whalen, Cindy Benske

Past President - Catherine Ross

Voting

100

Define Quorum 

Quorum is required to conduct all business including chapter meetings and all votes and shall be defined as a majority of all active-actives and active co-ops.

200

What type of vote do we conduct for membership voting and candidate dismissal?

Membership Election Vote - Check out the voting policy for more information!

300

The Chapter is doing a membership election vote for a candidate and 20 members cast their vote. If 1 votes no, 9 vote yes and 10 abstain, does the candidate become an active?

No, per the voting policy in the Alpha Omega Epsilon Policies and Procedures "if 10 percent or more of the votes are "no" votes, [...] the vote does not pass".

1 out of 10 votes cast is 10%. 

400

What Alumnae Status can a chapter elect a member to?

Alumnae-Active or Alumnae Restrictive 

NOT Alumnae-Passive

500

What type of vote requires an oral presentation?

Chapter Bylaw Vote

General

100

What is the Alpha Omega Epsilon Mascot?

A Dolphin!

200

What is the Active flower?

White Rose

300

Describe the Alpha Omega Epsilon Foundation and at least 1 of their activities.

The Foundation is a non-profit organization which invests in women's future in the fields of engineering and technical science by:

• Supporting academic achievement including student scholarships;
• Offering volunteer and leadership opportunities within the Foundation;
• Awarding organizational grants to qualified programs including professional and leadership development.

400

List an ideal of Alpha Omega Epsilon.

• As an individual, I will promote integrity, character, honesty, self-confidence, and uphold my financial responsibilities.
• As a Sorority, we will promote unity, friendship, professionalism, follow traditions, and maintain our image.
• As an integral part of the school, we will promote engineering and technical science activities, high scholastic standards, and strong relations between students and faculty.
• As an active member in the community, we will promote understanding, knowledge, and communication within our profession.

500

List an objective of Alpha Omega Epsilon.

• To create friendships while promoting self-confidence, professionalism and motivation among female engineers and technical scientists of all curricula.
• To work for the betterment of the individual and the Sorority as a whole.
• To create a friendly and warm environment among its members.
• To promote the welfare and interest of the profession.
• To strengthen the relationships between students and faculty.
• To enhance educational achievements and scholarship.
• To help develop the highest standards of personal integrity and character.
• To foster and maintain the bond of sisterhood through a continuing program for the alumnae.