Alpha Chi Omega - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

the lyre letter XI CHAPTER OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN | SUMMER 2025 M any times throughout my 28 years of marriage, my husband, Kory, has asked why I give so much of my time to Alpha Chi Omega and my beloved Xi Chapter. My response almost always revisits my recruitment days. Walking through house after house as a potential first- generation sorority member was overwhelming, and waiting to be offered return visits to Nebraska chapter houses was even more so to a naïve 18-year-old not understanding the process of recommendations and the weight of GPAs, ACTs, and activities. The process was anxiety-inducing, and for some, even disappointing. On Bid Day, I held my breath as I opened my bid card. In the moment, I was wondering who chose me, who was welcoming me home for the next four years. The card read Alpha Chi Omega, and I couldn't have been more thrilled. I felt like, for the first time in a long time, I was offered a chance at something big. I was so excited for the opportunity and so proud to wear our letters. As I reached my 50th birthday this past April, I reflected on my life and the huge part that Alpha Chi Omega has played. I have had the opportunity to lead and to continue to meet new sisters. Our chapter has risen, and a few times fallen, but through both difficult and wonderous times, Xi has my heart. If I could go back and give my 18-year-old self a piece of advice, it would be that Alpha Chi Omega did not choose me; we chose each other. I needed her then and she needs me now. I ask you to reflect on what Alpha Chi has meant to you and how our sisters have shaped you as a person. Are you able to help another sister have a similar experience to yours? To learn more about how we support the chapter, please consider becoming a committee member or director of our local House Corporation Board. To find out more about our meetings and time commitment, please contact me at axonichole@gmail.com. Loyally in the Bond, Nichole Lipsys Palmer '94 House Corporation Board President axonichole@gmail.com K appa Kappa's partnership with the banking group Crowded allows our alumnae to conveniently pay their local alumnae chapter membership dues online. Please scan the QR code to visit the giving portal and send your annual dues directly to Kappa Kappa. You can also mail your dues to Attn: Nichole Palmer, 3033 Georgian Court, Lincoln, NE 68502. Thank you for supporting our sisterhood! Remember, we always like to hear your ideas for connecting alumnae in Nebraska and around the world. Please submit new event, book club, or Zoom ideas to axonichole@gmail.com. CHOSEN BY THE CHOSEN BY THE Sierhd How Can You How Can You Continue to Continue to Contribute Contribute? SUPPORT AXO THROUGH ALUMNAE DUES! 2024-25 KAPPA KAPPA MEMBERSHIP LEVELS FOUNDERS -------------------------------------------------------------------- $18.85 This is a non-participating level, which includes supporting Xi Chapter and National Dues. RED CARNATION --------------------------------------------------------------- $35 This is a participating membership level, which includes supporting Xi Chapter, National Dues, and Founders Day. PEARL ------------------------------------------------------ $60 This is a participating membership level, which includes supporting Xi Chapter, National Dues, Founders Day, and a donation to domestic violence awareness. LYRE ------------------------------------------------------- $100 This is a participating membership level, which includes supporting Xi Chapter, National Dues, Founders Day, a donation to domestic violence awareness, and sending a voting delegate to convention. Your Contributions Fund Kappa Kappa Activities Scan me Scan me to give! to give!

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