National Leadership
AOII Executive Board manages this at national level
Operations / strategy
Original founders plus one equals
Five
Barnard College affiliation
Columbia University
AOII emphasizes this leadership style
Values-based leadership
ULV AOII chapter designation
Phi Delta
National initiatives ensure chapters maintain this
Compliance / policy alignment
Number of official gemstones
One / Ruby
Early founder worked in this field
Law / activism / teaching
Officer development teaches these skills
Communication / strategic planning
Local philanthropy theme unique to ULV
Sisters for Soldiers event
AOII has this type of national alumni structure
Alumnae Advisory Committee
Approximate money raised by first philanthropy event
$10-50
Founder hobby influenced this tradition
Illustration / stationery
Leadership programs aim to strengthen this in members
Accountability / teamwork
Early chapter debated this meeting triviality
Ribbon color / snack choice
National policies are enforced through this system
Standards / compliance process
AOII chapter growth within first 15 years
20–25 chapters
Mystery artifact in AOII archives
Lost founder notebook / ledger
Leadership workshops also teach this competency
Resolution / planning
ULV tradition created for new members
Personalized bookmarks / affirmations
National Board makes strategic decisions using this
Long-term plan / initiatives
Founders debated early ritual symbo
Torch / flower selection
Early correspondence included unusual gift
Quills & pressed flowers / lace
Leadership evaluation focuses on this
Alignment with AOII values / ethics
ULV chapter quirky debate over this
Meeting snack / ribbon choice