Alpha Chi Omega - University of Missouri

i i i 5 Alpha Chi Omega A lpha Nu raised nearly $16,000 for the chapter's philanthropy last October, national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month, members held several events with all proceeds going to True North, a shelter for women and children in Columbia. Events included hosting informational tables during the university's Speaker's Circle to raise awareness for the main fundraising event: Desserts and Pies with Alpha Chis. Women also canned around Columbia to raise money. Desserts and Pies with Alpha Chis took place from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. October 16, in the chapter's dining room. For $5 per person, participants could eat as much as they wanted from a selection of desserts made by members. Entertainment featured sisters who performed solo songs and sang duets. There also was a Mr. Alpha Chi competition, requiring contestants to perform a talent act and answer a few trivia questions. Judges included the chapter president and House Director Mom Suzie. October 18, the chapter hosted Volley Against Violence, a volleyball tournament with 14 teams participating. Two members served as coaches for each team and each team represented a fun theme. Some of the themes were Shark Week, America and fraternity jerseys. The final match came down to the men of Phi Gamma Delta and the men of Sigma Pi. It was a close game, as both teams won one round. In the final game, Sigma Pi pulled ahead and won the first-place trophy. The sisters of Alpha Nu had a blast raising money for such a great cause. Chapter's Philanthropic Efforts Raise Support for True North House Corporation and Advisory Board President Bev Wood Nichols '75 Vice President Jeannine Bax Brickey '81 Treasurer Karen Knoblauch Neylon '79 Secretary Ginny Shellhorn Hermanson '90 Members Mary Ann Eggers Beahon '65 Melissa Newman Anderson '74 Kim O'Donnell Smith '75 Suzanne Killmer Cox '86 Megan Schaeperkoetter Jahnsen '04 Sarah Hurd Newton '04 Chapter Advisory Board Chapter Advisor Jessi Meredith Caldera '03 Intellectual Development Advisor Christine Curtis, Alpha '91 CRSB Advisor Krystin Cooper '87 Recruitment Advisor Patti Knopke Wagner '03 Ritual and Fraternity Advisor Vacant Education Advisor Whitney Sevy '06 Finance Advisor Margaret Jasinski, Iota '09 PR and Marketing Advisor Monica Howald '05 Membership Programming Advisor Rachel Taylor '10 Panhellenic Advisor Aren Koenig '08 Risk Management Advisor Megan Schwedtmann, Zeta Psi '02 Philanthropy Advisor Megan Eldridge, Delta Chi '05 Housing Advisor Melissa Pierce Frericks '10 Faculty Advisor Rebekah Freese, Epsilon Lambda '92 If anyone is interested in serving on the chapter's advisory board, please contact Jessi Meredith Caldera '03 at jessicapcaldera@gmail.com. Get Involved with the HCB—A Little Bit! W ant to get involved with Alpha Nu but not interested or able to make the commitment to serve on the House Corporation Board? Consider participating as a member of one of the HCB committees. Being on a committee allows alumnae to get involved in specific projects without the responsibilities of a board position. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering, contact Bev Wood Nichols '75, president of the HCB, at kc5cents@aol.com. HCB committees looking for members: • Landscape: Works with the landscaper to maintain the exterior of the chapter house on Richmond Avenue and the new parking lot on Tiger Avenue. • Governance: Responsible for ensuring all forms are submitted to National Headquarters, compliance with NH guidelines, recruiting new members for the board, applying for biannual certification, bylaws and house rules. • Communications: Coordinates communications to alumnae, NH, Alpha Nu chapter and Missouri alumnae chapters via the twice-yearly newsletter, Facebook, email and other communication vehicles. Sends annual letters to parents of new members and lifetime members and assists with award and grant applications. • Sustainability: Coordinates the green initiatives and practices of the chapter. • Facilities: Plans for replacements, repairs and expenditures related to house maintenance, including decorating. Coordinates and participates in room checks after each semester. • Events: Stages and coordinates events, including parent move-in day lunch, chapter holiday decorations, annual clean-up day, information exchange and tours/meetings with other sorority HCBs and meetings with the Greek Life office. Coordinates with statewide alumnae groups for chapter or HCB representation for Founders' Days, holiday events or Halls of Commitment. Coordinates HCB representation at chapter events such as scholarship banquet. • Finance: Responsible for financial stability and record keeping.

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