Upon pledging yourself to alpha omicron pi, you were true and worthy and in sympathy with the high aspirations of the fraternity, beginning your lifetime in aoii. Alpha omicron pi was founded at the university of maine in 1908, making us the oldest panhellenic organization on our campus. If you have gathered this information in response to. This sorority, alpha omicron pi, has allowed me to find my best self in my time as an initiated sister. The addresses are listed on the private side of the aoii web site, or you may contact international headquarters at 615 3700920. By navigating this site you can learn more about the sisters of this fraternity.
The ritual speaks of our core values which include sweetness and obedience. Delta gamma alpha chi omega alpha omicron pi delta zeta kappa alpha theta phi mu gamma phi beta delta delta delta phi sigma sigma pi beta phi. Applicants may apply directly online or download an application to be mailed. Study 62 alpha omicron pi membership exam flashcards from aimee b. Therefore, the future of not only your chapter but also of alpha omicron pi is in your hands. I am honored to say we have grown and flourished over the past four years into the most amazing and diverse group of girls. Rituals relevance in todays world had two sessions all members in attendance were able to celebrate 150 of. If a member cannot attend a chapter or committee meeting, that member must inform, in donwload pdf read online. Welcome to the pi omicron chapter of alpha omicron pi. Being a sister of alpha omicron pi means staying true to the values. Fallwinter 2018 to dragma pages 1 50 text version anyflip. Alpha omicron pi is an international womens fraternity that encourages lifelong friendships, inspires ambition, and promotes character, dignity, scholarship and college loyalty. Aoiis ritual has been changed significantly several times over the years. Refresh, explore, and discover ritual education docent.
This commitment reflects a philosophy of friendship, concern, and usefulness in the world. I am a senior early childhood education and special education major. Initiation, installation of officers, and the ritual for formal meetings of collegiate chapters shall be considered formal ritual meetings. Here at austin peay state university we have continued to grow over the past four years since we colonized in the fall of 2014. Welcome to alpha omicron pi epsilon alpha chapter at penn state. Alpha omicron pi fraternity was founded on january 2, 1897 at barnard college of columbia university in new york city. Exert the utmost care during the selection process as the future of the fraternity depends on wellchosen members.
My sisters encouraged and inspired me to become the president of aoii, some. As one of our founders stella george stern perry explained, we cared so profoundly for one another that we unconsciously desired a society based. We are involved in a multitude of organizations on campus student government, swim team, honor societies. Alpha omicron pi, aoii, alpha o is an international womens fraternity founded on.
Alpha omicron pi international headquarters 5390 virginia way brentwood, tennessee 37027. However, i think i and some of my brothers may have borrowed that particular book. The alpha omicron pi foundation invests in our sisters and inspires a lifetime of giving to innovative leadership, educational and philanthropic causes. The ideals of sincerity, service, and friendship provide the foundation for aoii. Some of the sisters hold a sword, and a lamp which symbolizes the sword that keeps our ritual, its values, and its secrecy, and the lamp that lights the world. This is reinforced frequently for our members when reciting our pledge.
Bound by ties of friendship, alpha omicron pi womens fraternity was established in 1897. On december 23, 1896, the four climbed the stairs in a small gallery of the old columbia college library which led to an old and seldom used room. Click claim your account above to update yours today. We take pride in our involvement on campus, dedication to living our ritual each day, and of course, our strong sisterhood. Meaning that alpha omicron pi sisters and its values are supposed to be the light that guides the world. Walking through the halls and stairways of our historic annex home and seeing composites through the years reminds me of the legacy of many generations of young collegiate women at uoft. Alpha omicron pi membership information form please mail this form to the aoii address for the collegeuniversity the potential new member is attending. We are a group of diverse women who have a shared interest in bettering ourselves, our campus, and our community. Hate to rain on your parade, but if you dont know the alpha omicron pi initiation ritual you are not a member of aopi and therefore shouldnt have a right, or access to it. Within one week of its founding, the four founders used their initiation ritual for the first time to initiate anne richardson hall.
Since updating fufilling the promise in august 2019, all alpha omicron pi members are required to set up a new login. Adele miskie, epsilon alpha penn state u alumna and alpha chapter aac member describes her experience as a dresser on broadway in the 11th installment of the inspire ambition series, a web. When initiated into alpha omicron pi, the candidate promises to keep secret all parts of ritual. Alpha omicron pi is a home, a long history of strongwilled, ambitious women upholding the values and traditions i hold near to my heart. The principles that we have been taught by aoii created the strong women we were destined to be. Bond of initiation we all remember the first time we heard the secret stuff while sharing ritual with sisters during initiation. Alpha omicron pi was founded on a promise to serve not only one another but the greater community as well. Stella, jess, helen, and bess became determined that their friendship should last a lifetime. The sisters of alpha omicron pi are very passionate about everything we do. It has nothing to do with you and i am sorry for whatever may have happened to any of you that are so negative about greek life and alpha omicron pi, but i promise you that it is a lot more then you think and it is the greatest decision i have ever made. I was initiated november 4th, 2017 and previously served as vp of education, keeper of ritual and new member educator assistant.