Show:
The Basics
Ritual and Philanthropy
Insignia
Greek History
Executive and Junior Executive
100
Make your best manatee sound.
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100
Why is ritual important to Alpha Omega?
- creates close bonds - special between the pledges and then also between the sisters - safe space
100
What is the flower?
Sunflower
100
What is the official date of Alpha Omega's establishment? (Founders Day)
October 27th, 1993
100
Write out the current junior executive positions.
• Standards Chair • Resource Chair • Greek Council Representatives • Athletics Chair
200
Draw the Pledge Pin.
Circle with interwoven triangle
200
What are the 3 major rituals?
Pinning, Initiation, Inauguration
200
Where on the body should the pledge pin and sisterhood badge be worn?
Over your heart (pledge pin pointing up)
200
In what country were the first Greek Organizations founded?
United States of America
200
What is Sarah's middle name?
Michelle
300
Draw the Badge.
Crest with Alpha Omega greek letters and a sheath of wheat.
300
What do we wear to the 3 major rituals?
- pinning attire / semi formal attire - pins/badges
300
What are the official colours of Alpha Omega?
Forest Green and Old Gold
300
Draw 10 letters and spell their names.
see page 17 for confirmation
300
Write the executive positions and one of their duties.
President • The external face of ΑΩ • Coordinates chapter affairs • Leads weekly meetings • Responsible for general supervision Vice President • Internal face of ΑΩ • Provides post-initiation training to pledges • Ensures executive members fulfill their duties and responsibilities • Manages attendance at events and meetings • Creates clothing orders Pledge Educator • Develops program to teach the pledges about the history, traditions etc. of ΑΩ • Relays information and dates to the pledges • Responsible for organizing two workshops Rush Chair • Plans, organizes and directs the rush period Treasurer • Collects all fees • Manages the chapter’s budget • Reports regularly on the chapter’s financial condition Secretary • Records the meetings minutes • Maintains membership directory • Maintains records of all sisters and alumni • Ensures every sister gets a birthday gift and card Social Chair • Plans, organizes and directs all social events • Runs a social committee to assist with decorations, set up, clean up, and planning of events with other Greek groups. Charity Commissioner • Plans, organizes and directs all charitable endeavours • Is our contact with Anselma house • Promotes other Greek group’s charity events Ritual Chair • Plans, organizes and directs pinning, initiation and inauguration • Plans and executes weekly rituals Alumni Advisor • Link between the sorority and the AOAA • Organizes the executive retreat Publications Chair • Creates and distributes the Sunflower newsletter to the sisterhood and AOAA • Promotes ΑΩ to the greater Laurier community • Responsible for AΩ’s social media for advertisement and PR
400
What is the motto?
Harmony through Individuality
400
Who is Paddy Doyle? How does Alpha Omega support this cause?
- Sponsored Manatee - Greek Week Event! (Singing Under the Sea, AΩ Game Show, AΩ Classic, Amazing Race, etc.)
400
What object is always present at the major rituals (according to the manual)?
Flag
400
Write out the full names of the other Greek Groups on campus.
Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Zeta Psi Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Phi
400
List the current executive positions of Alpha Omega and the name of the girl who holds the position.
President Sarah Tyler Vice-President Amanda Ens Secretary Dani DesLauriers Treasurer Serena Truong Pledge Educator Jenna Weishar Rush Chair Monica Logan Social Chair Kristen Chilton Charity Commissioner Mackenzie Morton Alumni Advisor Veronica Thompson Publications Chair Meghan MacKay Ritual Chair Rebecca Fievoli
500
Recite the Faith.
I promise to hold true to my heart and live faithfully by the following principles. To honour and respect the individualism of all people. To respect friendship and sisterhood as being trustworthy, loyal, receptive, and reliable. To strive to be the best that I can be socially, physically and emotionally at work and at play.
500
What is Alpha Omega's Main Charity?
- Anselma House - safe haven for women and their children who have dealt with domestic violence - Guilty Pleasures Bake Sale, Hoops for Haven, Breakfast at Tiffany's
500
What does it mean to be in a situation of disrepute and what should we not have on or around us if we must partake in these activities?
- alcohol - talking badly about someone else - drugs - swearing so other people can hear - NO LETTERS
500
Sing the Greek Alphabet.
- must have decent rhythm and say all 24 letters
500
List the founders and their positions.
President Pam Jones Vice-President Jennifer Appleby Secretary Myka Reynolds Treasurer Elaine Ho Pledge Educator Monique Lowe Rush Chair Amy Hopkins Social Coordinator Jennifer Dumoulin Charity Commissioner Kerry Dyer