Lesson 1
The new member pin
a sheaf of wheat
On what date was AOII established?
January 2nd, 1897
Name the collegiate leadership group within AOII who meets each week to discuss
chapter business:
Leaders' Council
AOII's international philanthropy is
Arthritis
What day is initiation?
November 9th
The Fraternity flower is
Jacqueminot rose
At what college was AOII established?
Barnard College
Name the other group of officers who also guide the chapter:
Cabinet
The AOII Foundation was established in 1977 and supports sisters and the
community with endowment funds arthritis grants, Ruby Fund grants, education
and training grants and academic
Scholarships
What do you need to bring to Ceremony of Transition?
New Member Pin
AOII does not have a crest because:
Crests are medieval, and AOII was founded on Greek ideals
What is the English translation for To Dragma (our Fraternity's magazine)?
The Sheaf
The _________________________ are elected Fraternity officers that formulate
policy and oversee the growth and development of the Fraternity
Executive Board
One of the founding principles of Alpha Omicron Pi is to be of ________ to others.
Service
How long are you a member of AOII?
For a lifetime, or forever
The Fraternity color is:
Cardinal
Describe the Fraternity Badge
The letters A, O, and II superimposed with a ruby in the apex of the A
The _________________________ are the alumnae women who work directly with
the chapter and assist with day-to-day internal operations
Alumnae Advisory Council (AAC)
AOII's signature philanthropy event is
Strike out Arthritis!
At formal Rituals, ________(color) dresses or skirts and blouses are worn to
represent simplicity
White
The Fraternity jewel is:
Ruby
Name AOII's 4 founding members
a. Stella George Stern Perry
b. Helen St. Clair Mullan
c. Jessie Wallace Hughan
d. Elizabeth Heywood Wyman
The _________________________ are alumnae women who travel to our collegiate
chapters assisting with recruitment, elections and any other chapter needs.
Educational Leadership Consultants (ELC)
What is Theta Omega's local philanthropy?
Breast Cancer
For the clothing items and accessories listed below, mark whether they are
appropriate or not appropriate to wear to formal Ritual:
4. White Dress
5. White Pants
6. White Skirt
7. Sleeveless top or dress
8. Open-toed shoes
9. Athletic shoes of sneakers
10. Socks wthout shoes
11. Close-toed shoes
12. AOII Badge
4. Appropriate
5. Not Appropriate
6. Appropriate
7. Not Appropriate
8. Not Appropriate
9. Not Appropriate
10. Not Appropriate
11. Appropriate
12. Appropriate