Alpha Chi Omega - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

t h e L y r e l e t t e r AlPhA chi omegA P.o. boX 93 ogAllAlA, ne 69153 AddreSS Service requeSted continue while also providing members with a number of resources to help with their studies. Philanthropy Remains a Priority Xi Chapter is extremely proud to announce that we raised $5,385 for the Friendship Home through our fall philanthropy, Chips and Dip. The support for such a great cause is amazing and very much appreciated. We were also very fortunate to bring Kristin's Story to the University of Nebraska this semester. Outgoing Vice President of Risk Management Molly DiGiacinto '11 and outgoing Vice President of Philanthropy Allie Nebbia '11 teamed up with Delta Delta Delta to bring this event to campus to raise awareness for domestic violence, suicide, and depression. There was a great turnout to the event and it was a pleasure to see a lot of the Greek community in the audience. Many Xi Chapter members also took part in buying and collecting gifts for adopted families around the holidays. Our next philanthropy will be Raising the Roof on April 11 at the Chapter House. We would love for any local alumnae to join us, so if you are interested please feel free to contact me. Chapter Welcomes 46 New Initiates We had a fantastic fall recruitment, and we are very excited to finally have 46 newly initiated sisters. Vice President of Recruitment Cassie Kirkpatrick '11 shared, "Recruitment was very successful this year. Not only did Xi Chapter get our highest numbers thus far, but recruitment week was an amazing bonding experience for the actives. Because of our close-knit relationships, we got a wonderful pledge class of 46 young women. Each and every one of them embodies what it means to be an Alpha Chi Omega. We love them so much." Pretty soon we will start preparing for fall formal recruitment 2014, and we would love to receive recommendations. The new executive board is just starting the term, full of positive energy and ideas. I have no doubt that our chapter will continue to strive, especially with the newly elected officers. I cannot wait to share future accomplishments with you. Thank you for all your support, and please always feel free to stop by the chapter house or any chapter events. Love in the Bond, Leah Miller '11 Chapter President llmiller20@gmail.com Chapter President Leah Miller '11 Elk Grove Village, Ill. llmiller20@gmail.com (847) 804-2012 Vice President Chapter Relations and Standards Michaela Lutz '12 Benkelman, Neb. Vice President Finance Sara Novotny '12 Lincoln, Neb. Vice President Public Relations and Marketing Kaitlyn Peterson '12 Omaha, Neb. Vice President Recruitment Cassie Kirkpatrick '11 Gretna, Neb. cassiekirkpatrick3@ gmail.com (402) 659-5036 Vice President Ritual and Fraternity Appreciation Lauren Koll '12 Yuba City, Calif. Vice President Risk Management Becca Street '12 McCook Lake, S.D. Vice President New Member Education Melody Claus '12 Lincoln, Neb. Vice President Intellectual Development Kylie Beck '13 Lincoln, Neb. Panhellenic Delegate Reilly Burns '13 Lincoln, Neb. Vice President New Member Programming Cherise Friedrich '12 Plainview, Neb. Vice President Facility Operations Haley Elsome '13 Omaha, Neb. Vice President Philanthropy Allison Handfield '13 Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Xi Chapter Improves (Continued from page 1) Chapter Officers Jessica Conrad '11, Christine Lee '09, Andrea Cooper, Molly DiGiacinto '11, and Allie Nebbia '11 at Kristin's Story raising awareness for domestic violence.

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