Monday, September 12, 2016

Founders' Day 2016: A time to reflect and celebrate!


October 15, 1885 was a beautiful fall day on the DePauw University campus.  Even though we are not completely sure of the weather forecast that day, for Alpha Chi Omegas everywhere, the day was beautiful because it was the day our beloved fraternity was founded by these seven women who we honor each year.  The scarlet and olive chosen as the fraternity colors and our Symphony are  heartwarming reminders to Alpha Chis that we have a heritage that is worthy of remembrance.

This year we will celebrate the 50 year membership of some of our Sigma sisters with a 50 year pin ceremony that will be held at the chapter house at 828 E. Washington in Iowa City on Saturday, October 15, 2016.  All alumnae and collegiate members are cordially invited to attend the ceremony which will begin at 10:30am.  We will host a small reception after the ceremony, and also celebrate the fraternity by watching the current collegians' videos from recruitment this fall.  A Domestic Violence Intervention Project presentation will also be given and members and alumnae are encouraged to bring any of the following items to donate to the local DVIP:
1. Pillows
2. Baby Bottles
3. Conditioner
4. Baby Formula
5. Laundry detergent (HE and regular)
6. Used cellphones, with chargers
7. Travel size ibuprofen and tylenol
8. Womens' underwear size 7-10
9. Pull-ups for children
10. Towels and washcloths

We hope you can attend this wonderful event!  For more information, please contact Elaine McCullough at lainedawg@yahoo.com

Friday, September 2, 2016

Fun Kickoff for Fall 2016!

It was a tiny but mighty group that got together last night to kick off the new year for the IC Alums.  Karen Daubenberger hosted a salad supper and six other Alpha Chis joined her for a relaxing evening, getting re-acquainted with old friends and meeting new ones.
     There are plenty of opportunities to get involved--we are always looking for volunteers for House Corporation Board, and for Advisory Board at Sigma Chapter.  If you are interested, please contact Brenda Griebahn at 319-621-6605, or email at icalphachialums@gmail.com.  Our next event is Founders' Day on October 15.  We will be recognizing several 50 years members with a ceremony at the Chapter house.  Follow this blog and be the first to get more details!!
Salad supper to kick off the season!
Left to right:  Sharon Kay Stang, Anne Dierking, Jane Harbit, Elsie Foerstner,
Dee Vanderhoef, and Sarah Perkins.

Left to right:  Dee Vanderhoef, Elsie Foerstner, Karen Daubenberger,
Leslie Soule, Sharon Kay Stang, Sarah Perkins and Jane Harbit.