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When was Omega Phi Alpha founded?
June 15, 1967
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Who was our first national president?
Sue Fehlner Hess
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What are our three cardinal principles?
Friendship, leadership and service.
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What is our purpose?
The purpose and goals of this sorority shall be to assemble it's members in the fellowship of Omega Phi Alpha. To develop friendship, leadership and cooperation by promoting service to the university community, to the community at large, to the members of the sorority and to the nations of the world.
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What organization did members of OPA have to be apart of in the beginning?
Girl Scouts
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When is national pin day?
The first Monday of every month.
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Who is our mascot?
Ophia, Raggedy Ann
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What is our National publication?
The Chevron
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What is our motto?
Today's friends, tomorrow's leaders, forever in service.
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Where was our first national convention held?
Bowling Green University
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When is Susan Terzian day?
4th Monday of January
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Who is Susan Terzian and what happened to her?
She was our second National President and was from the Beta Chapter. She was killed by a drunk driver.
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What do members where on New Chapter Recognition Day?
Black dress to pin.
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What is our National Song sung to the tune of and sing the song?
Edelweiss. O Phi A, O Phi A, We are sisters in service. Willing hands, helpful hands. This our ultimate purpose. Yellow rose may you bloom and grow Symbol of our friendship. O Phi A, O Phi A Bless our sisters forever
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What is this years President's project?
Mental Health
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When is national insignia week?
First Sunday of October
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What was the chapter/fraternity that created Omega Phi Alpha?
Zeta Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
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What is the highest award given to a sister?
The Susan Terzian Award
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What are our three colors and what do the represent?
1. Dark blue-Service 2. Light blue-Friendship 3. Yellow-Leadership
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Which chapters/universities make up the founding district?
Alpha (Bowling Green University) Gamma (Eastern Michigan University)
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When is national service week?
First Sunday of November
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Who are Phi and Alpha Alpha's current presidents?
Phi-Karla Liriano Alpha Alpha- Kylie Armstrong
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What are our 4 traditions?
1. Hodling a candlelight ceremony to announce a special event in a sister's life. 2. Pledges wear all white, no jewelry and minimal makeup on activation. 3. Revealing the next Convention city and President's project at the end of the current year's Convention. 4. Swirling yellow roses during meetings when you agree with something that is said.
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National Song, Yellow Rose and Tribute to OPhia
What is the three songs that are sung at Activation?
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How many active chapters do we have?
30 (31 if you count last weekend)