Chi Omega
Kappa Lambda, University of California at San Diego
Chi Omega was founded with the intent of becoming a national organization and expanded naturally and easily into every part of the country. Whenever a new chapter was installed, members in other chapters wore the colors beneath their pins and sent letters of welcome and congratulations.
By 1904, Chi Omega extended through Texas, Nebraska and California, and as far north as Virginia and Washington, D.C. The Fraternity realized the need to enter the Northeast, and over the next few years founded chapters in Pennsylvania, Maine, and New York City.
Since 1895, six purposes have guided the direction of every chapter and brought its members unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development. Today, they are still valid as these intelligently interpreted purposes help to preserve and enhance the best values of American culture.
Chi Omega's Six Purposes Are:
• Friendship
• High Standards of Personnel
• Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship
• Participation in Campus Activities
• Career Development
• Community Service
The concept of balance is what we all strive for in our daily lives. As Chi Omegas, we find that our Ritual and the Six Purposes serve as a guide in our pursuit of happiness and a balanced life.
Awards
Chapter of the year
Alumni Relations-- 3rd place
Scholarship-- 1st place
Philanthropic Involvement-- 1st place
Individual Awards
Emerging Sophomore Leader-- 2nd place- Jenessa Dyke
Junior Leader-- 3rd place- Sigma Rho Chi
Greek Athlete-- 2nd- Chelsea Dufour
Senior Campus Involvement-- 2nd place- Dara Bu
Greek Woman-- 1st place- Gerilyn Slicker
Senior Scholastic Achievement- 2nd place Casey Barrett
Organization Facts
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Flower: White Carnation
Symbol: Owl
Jewel: Pearl
Founding Date: April 5th 1895
National Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Greek Annual Philanthropy: Chi O Casino and Alumnae Silent Auction
Harper Lee author of To Kill A Mockingbird is a Chi O!
Chi Omega was the first strictly national Greek-letter society for women.
Chi Omega is the second largest women's organization in the country
Chi Omega is the third most financially stable corporation in the United States .
In the century since the founding of our Fraternity, more than 250,000 women have been chosen to be part of our sisterhood.
There are over 400 Alumnae Chapters (both affiliated and non-affiliated) throughout the nation.
Chi Omega was the first Greek organization to publish significant literature and to do broad research on women's achievements.
One in every four sorority women is a Chi Omega.
The Chi Omega Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt foundation whose purpose
is to promote and support education, educational pursuits, and educational
institutions. Eight trustees oversee the operation of the Foundation.
Chapter Facts
Chapter Founding Date: April 1991
Greek Annual Philanthropy: Chi O Casino
Stats
Chi Omega is the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world with over 300,000 initiates and 170 collegiate chapters.
Address
Chi Omega Headquarters
3395 Players Club Parkway
Memphis, TN 38125
Chapter website: http://ucsdchiomega.t83.net/
Inter/National website: http://www.chiomega.com/
Contacts
Kaitlynn Wesdyk