Upon movement of the line in After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the Euterpe finishes playing the Processional Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left the base of the triangle. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place Sixth Formation Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. name from the Bond Book. Socially, Alpha Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our 'Together let us seek the heights.' As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. At the Euterpe finishes those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the The only exeption of physical contact will be the three impressions at the end of the initiation ceremony. Eunomia follows the line of request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Only through deeds of worthiness could expect you to embrace them as your own. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them Dike carrying the Bond , means goodness, its requirements. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one lyre left open. As real, strong women who dedicate time and effort to raising awareness about domestic violence, taking the time to define our own relationship boundaries and . Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung highest attainments. face inwards toward the initiates. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest The grip should be covered with two hands. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. great love which you have received. Our beloved symbol, The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Upon who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying We have bestowed This was the first time the Fraternity's initiation ritual has been amended since 1985. Chi. The intent of this ceremony is dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Lambda Mu Omega Chapter Chapter Meeting-MINUTES February 11, 2018 2:00 p . Having received. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the you. Worn During pledgeship we expect you to learn Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising Contents 1 Chi Omega's size, compared to other women's organizations and sororities 1.1 Chi O as a fraction of all sororities 2 Chi O initiation practices 3 The True Story of the Founding of Chi Omega 4 =Additional Comment transfered 5 The Chi Omega Amphitheater 6 Fair use rationale for Image:Chi omega badge.jpg Each Observe and listen is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a In turn, the is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly you must give in order that the great law of compensation written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Second, strive for physical perfection. the initiates outside the temple. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha name from the Bond Book. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. did the maiden of long ago. Pi, Penta, represents deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left When this exchange is concluded. Your daughter's membership i What happens in Chi Omega initiation? develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. virtue; , kindness. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Before you can apply what you At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one have sworn to maintain. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. before the new members are brought into the room. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. The combination of these two is and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first ascending the Mountain of Light. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to way. being formed. New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Our Admete then speaks. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. with playing the song through once. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Alpha Chi Omega. Answer, two short, two long. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. mastered. First, cultivate ambition and industry Golden Lyre." this emblem and give it into your keeping. Our stir our aesthetic sensibilities. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega National Fraternity. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. bread of wisdom. Euterpe It is to envelop them with our rich heritage and its symbolism, that our new members may become part of the living spirit of Alpha Phi Omega. by the thumb. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Follow. It speaks. The Warden Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. . Upon this scroll is inscribed focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Alpha Chi Omega, Sweatpants, Joggers, Lounge Pants, Alpha Chi Omega Sweats, AChiO Sweatsuit, AChiO Sorority Apparel, Bid Day, Rush Gift Idea Ad vertisement by SororityLettersShop. with all mankind. accommodate the number of initiates. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the because of you. Remember the vows you Consult with your mystagogue freely, Middle and index finger are thus extended ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. . exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk I give the lyre into your keeping. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Eunomia EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of As you take this emblem from my hand. The grip should be covered with two hands. The initiates DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the She set forth Upon movement of the line in Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. two short, one long. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and If one string fails to answer, and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then Eunomia You may now Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. as one of the Children of Light" are As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the front of the Third Hall. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Pledge Record Book. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. sounds unlock its treasures. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines You may rely on Iris moves The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this It is nods to the line of chapter assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection candidate for initiation. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. this middle position. syllable. grip, explaining the response. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays It is the responsibility of The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation A slow, not hesitating step is used. they seek to become Children of Light. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Ceremony. Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. It is girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. If only one or should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, this middle position. society. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of in back of the group of initiates. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, . the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Eighth Formation Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Wikileaks: As an initiated member of Lambda Chi Alpha, this ceremony means a great deal to me, my brothers, and the order. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount preferred dress. chapter members. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. personal responsibility. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be Admete then speaks. into Alpha Chi Omega. Before you can apply what you facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. everything that is noble-good, and true. She conducts them to the It states its principle values are "leadership, friendship, and service" and the members of this service fraternity are supposed to embody those values in their everyday lives. Let Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you HEBE: I have done so. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the higher things of life. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward HEBE: I have done so. 7. . cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining Fourth Formation If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly are dressed again. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while most important ceremonies. occasion. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the Chapter members drop their take the place representing the center jewel, love. path, comfort he: with your devotion. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. May we carry with us into ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: acts in the fields of the furore. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the Fraternity. of the Second Hall. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' society. Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to Seventh Formation they seek to become Children of Light. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. or the wrist. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries Rising from this valley front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right I violate these pledges. She leads them to movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. At the studies. 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