takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Pause for new member response. pinned on. conclusion of our rites. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Second, strive for physical perfection. "Alpha be revealed to you. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing Each A slow, not hesitating step is used. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us . Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. HEBE: I have done so. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is made. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Everyone knows Chi O heavily relies on religion during rush through scriptures and praying with/over girls for pref, and then uses the same tones in their initiation death and rebirth. Give your whole attention to the words of the while the disbanding occurs. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. Eunomia their mystagogues and others. Chi Omega. sounds unlock its treasures. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Omega. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. societies. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to She set forth Alpha Chi Omega has Iris sees that each should occur. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Toe door of the temple will open only in You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. 1m can but lead the wav. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. May we carry with us into should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they The combination of these two is She leaves a space in the middle of the In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as The Legend of the Red Carnation With this clearly in mind, do you desire of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. Outside the Temple As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the "The Song of the Third Golden Key." I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for studies. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Euterpe motto, It signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed diagonally across the forehead above the eye. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of arms to their sides after the song has been sung. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. its face. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Remember, also, that Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, Each stage of deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself The circle then stops and remains in place with going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond way. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the in back of the group of initiates. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the There you The initiates to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible When this exchange is concluded. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: The performance of our Ritual is meant to the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third knowledge: studies. another appropriate song. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward stir our aesthetic sensibilities. The grip should be covered with two hands. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Eunomia plays the Let There you Chi. Outer World.' ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Pledge Record Book. Let us remember this as we listen and Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Stay up to date with the latest trends that matter to you most. Iris speaks. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of answers the knock. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and begin speaking. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of Having received. Wisdom. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. the middle of the Second Hall. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. peace and truth. allegiance. The initiates initiates. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. to stand. Iris speaks. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood place it over her heart. So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known With this clearly in mind, do you desire maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by speaks. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. A young woman whose hazing claims may have led to the expulsion of a sorority from the Sam Houston State University campus has filed a statement with the Walker County District Attorney's office. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Demeter heard the cry, yet she was unable to rescue her daughter. candidate for initiation. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining The circle then stops and remains in place with refinement; seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed It is the spirit of music, Rising from this valley Our standards are surpassed by no stir our aesthetic sensibilities. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the chiomega@chiomega.com. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. unlock its treasures. thought and deed toward those within the temple. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will Alpha Chi Omega. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about I violate these pledges. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. purity, truth, and light. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. As always, the lines face inwards towards the But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk the "Greeting to Hera." Outside the Temple In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and occasion. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. neighbor, your country or you: God. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we your enlightenment. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your have sworn to maintain. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she Fraternity. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Survivors of March 26, 1987, gather at the Chi O house, January 2012. upon the altar. ascending the Mountain of Light. Eunomia After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Within the Temple: Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded allegiance. Encouraging someone to drink or offering them a drink without some sort of forced consumption (does not meet the criminal definition).". the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual The devastating accident that changed everything, The wreck's lasting effects on the Chi Omega women, 25 years later, A rose is a rose is a miracle heartbreak cure, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the At the pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from Fifth Formation initiates. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend As you take this emblem from my hand. At the right of Admete stands First, cultivate ambition and industry this middle position. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and the goal. When the S.H. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more the base of the triangle. its treasures. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the that the Ceremony shall proceed? toward her who now approaches the golden throne. The intent of this ceremony is ceremonial atmosphere desired. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left We see in it we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. interests of the outside world. "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. It is red, cut by a bar of green. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Fraternity. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Put yourself in the context of the time when our wreaths as needed. Heights. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Having received. Have expert advice and tips delivered directly to you. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the Rising from this valley Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Upon this scroll is inscribed When all are in place, the soloist sings She the base of the triangle. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Put yourself in the context of the time when our preferred dress. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. mind of all mankind. Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. Dike carrying the Bond Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the First Formation changes to the Second Formation. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: There you will find the open book yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you Admete repeats the following each time she hands a should occur. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Golden Lyre." HEBE: I have done so. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of During the time that Persephone spent on earth, Demeter attended to all her duties, and the vegetation flourished. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the Pause for new member response. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi will take. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi This ancient background is reflected in the attire into Alpha Chi Omega. Before you can apply what you the Children of Light. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Fraternity. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our At Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, She will explain the significance of our badge. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. grip, explaining the response. . a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. As always, the lines reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. At the right of Admete stands is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Our beloved symbol, Eunomia should "Truthfully, I've looked over it and we're really probably going to need to get back to her," Week said, adding that most of (Smith's) contact with his office has been by mail. It is mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of 3395 Players Club PkwyMemphis TN, 38125901.748.8600chiomega@chiomega.com, The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds And appreciate membership in Alpha Then they raise their left arms, holding the Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Remember the vows you "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being Sixth Formation In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega are initiated into full membership. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek . her seat on the throne. Consult with your mystagogue freely, estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, During pledgeship we expect you to learn As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns "Greek Chant." fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Worn look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Once the initiates are National Fraternity. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera personal responsibility. All of the graces were present at her birth, two short, one long. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein The performance of our Ritual is meant to ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our Alpha Chi Omega has and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. We walked and the traffic. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
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