Alpha Chi Omega - Purdue University

ALPHA CHI OMEGA 5 Letter from the President T he fall semester is off to a great start! Polish week began on August 12 to prepare for formal recruitment. We practiced the logistics of recruitment and had discussions about the Alpha Chi Omega sisterhood to bring us even closer together. Our recruitment leaders and chapter members worked hard to make this recruitment season positive, meaningful and enjoyable. Chloe Whicker '17, vice president of new member education, has been working tirelessly to help our 41 new members feel welcomed, loved and informed. I am proud to report that Alpha Beta was recognized for third in grades within the Panhellenic community with a spring semester GPA of 3.37. Our members have been working hard to do their absolute best both academically and professionally. Sisters always give a helping hand to others struggling with classes, writing a resume or preparing for a career fair. What a blessing it is to be surrounded by such inspiring Real. Strong. Women. On September 21, Alpha Beta had our first Alpha Chi Yoga philanthropy event on the Pedestrian Bridge in Lafayette planned by the lovely Sheila Schuh '17. Anna Ratchford '16 led a yoga flow for Alpha Chis and members of the community. Proceeds from the event went to the YWCA, the local women's shelter that benefits women and families affected by domestic violence. On Fridays, our sisters go to the YWCA for art therapy with the women and children where we enjoy getting to know them and helping in any way possible. On October 19, we partnered with Theta Chi for Alpha Chi GI Theta Chi, an interactive event to support YWCA. ΑΧΩ headquarters staff led the program REPRESENT in September, which focused on Alpha Chi Omega branding. We had many productive conversations about our brand, how we can improve and how we can bring our own personal brands together as a chapter. I'm excited to see the progress we make! Recently, Alpha Beta has made efforts to reduce waste and save the environment. Recycling bins have been placed throughout the chapter house to promote recycling. College Fresh has collaborated with us to weigh our food waste each night to gain awareness about how much food we are wasting and how we can better purchase the correct quantities. Our chapter has been interested in the idea of saving our resources and bettering the environment. Alpha Beta is having a busy but exciting fall semester! We are looking forward to getting to know the new members, working with the YWCA and growing together in our sisterhood. Loyally, Kathryn Jamieson '17 Chapter President Left: Alpha Chis and community members enjoy some yoga to benefit YWCA. Middle: Our senior class during their last recruitment. Right: Frenchy Rogozinski '18 and Alexis Kelle '17 enjoy our "Kiss the Rest Goodbye and Say Hello to Alpha Chi" Bid Day. Seeking the Heights across Campus Alexa Adams '16: Social Media Chair and Coordinator for Best Buddies Alyssa Dejoan '17: Boiler Gold Rush Supervisor Liz Desormiers '17: Vice President of the Operations and Supply Chain Organization Hannah Flaherty '17: Vice President of Boxing Club Zoe Jones '16: President of Black Tie Shannon Kang '18: Executive Director of Sustainability for Purdue Student Government Sydney Kowal '18: Community Events Coordinator for Delight Ministries Emmy McLaughlin '17: Event Coordinator for CHAARG Katherine Meyer '17: Communications Committee Head for PESC Mary Rothenberger '17: Boiler Gold Rush Supervisor Claire Seifert '17: Executive Assistant for Black Tie Anne Smith '17: Vice President of External Affairs for PUDM Sara Yin '18: Small Group Leader for Cornerstone ALPHA BETA QUICK FACTS Chapter Size: 141 Spring Semester GPA: 3.37 Spring Semester Service Hours: 1,278 Philanthropy Dollars Raised Spring 2019: $3,050

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