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CHI OMEGA
Harper McGee a Junior at Baylor University (Theta Kappa) majoring in Finance interned with The Center this summer. Harper worked with Pursuit, a 3,500 mile bike ride Capitol Campaign fundraiser benefiting The Center. Chi Omega Kaleidoscope has pledged a $50,000 donation towards the $13.5 million goal of Pursuit.
Members of the Alumnae Association joined together at Mission Control for a virtual ride along in July. L-R Joni Hruska Fichter (Alpha Zeta), Drue Terry DaSilva (Psi Zeta), Roberta Hoover Nordstrom (Mu Alpha), Lisa Curry (Alpha Zeta), Kelly Nelsen (Alpha Zeta) & Taylor Hodges Thompson (Theta Lambda)
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 10 -11:30am
at the home of Lynn Davis RSVP by September 21st
www.chiomegahouston.com > Join Us > Fall Coffee
Join Us For
FALL COFFEE
Chi Omega’s from across the nation gathered in Orlando for three days in June for the 2016 Convention. Many new friendships were formed as well as rekindling old ones.
Pictured are Houston Alumnae Association members serving Chi Omega in many different ways from Psi Zeta Advisor to National House Corp to Area Recruitment Advisors Pictured
L-R Jo Crake (Phi Gamma), Erin Packwood (Psi Zeta), Heather Buerger (Theta Zeta), Dawn Murphy (Kappa Zeta), Drue DaSilva (Psi Zeta), Taylor Thompson (Theta Lambda) &
Barbe Bozeman (Omicron). *not pictured Carol Sutton (Phi Gamma)
Night Owls September 15th at
Beckrew Wine House The Cellar Room
6 - 8 pm 2409 W. Alabama St.
77098
Chi O actives from universities nationwide joined members of the Chi Omega Houston Recruitment Board for a fun dinner and information exchange one evening in July. They made Spirit Support baskets for the actives' use during recruitment workshops as they prepare to welcome new members to our sisterhood during 2016-17 recruitment. Pictured L - R Lindsey Munson (Tau), Kylie Fichter (Tau), Taylor Gillespie (Psi Zeta), Julie Rodgers (Psi Zeta), Emma Carlson (Rho Epsilon), Adele Perrier (Phi Gamma), Mary Lauren Stangel (Epsilon Alpha), Lizzy Bozeman (Xi Kappa) & Machaela Pierce (Xi Kappa)
Current and former mothers of Xi Kappa collegiate members hosted a “Grab and Go Chi O” Healthy Snack Day during Work Week at the chapter house in August. Pictured L-R Marci Kacal (Iota), Barbe Bozeman (Omicron), Jo Crake (Phi Gamma), Janet Jones (Kappa Zeta), Sandy Carlton (Xi Kappa), Mary Anne Culpepper (Iota), Laurie Pollicoff (Xi Kappa), Betty Russell & Mary Evelyn White (Iota)
Three generations celebrate Bid Day at Texas A&M (Xi Kappa) Pictured L-R Cyndi Penberthy Graham (Iota), Isabelle Graham (Xi Kappa), Frances Graham (New Memebr, Xi Kappa), Punky Bowker Penberthy (Iota Alpha) and Rebecca Penberthy Clark (Iota). Frances and Isabelle are actually 4th generation in Chi Omega membership. Their great-grandmother was Winnie Hopkins Bowker, who was an initiative at Psi Chapter (University of Arkansas) in 1926! Winnie served as President of Chi Omega Fraternity from 1970-1976. Punky has served Chi Omega as National Treasurer. 84 New Members of Xi Kappa Chapter with New Member
Educators in blue.
Frances Graham Memorial High School
Annie Hurley
Memorial High School
Elizabeth Knapp Memorial High School
Sarah “Sarika” Legge
Memorial High School
Amanda McCloskey Memorial High School
Parker Posell
Memorial High School
Ellie Tuchaai Memorial High School
Madelyn Carlson St. Agnes Academy
Hannah Johnson
Second Baptist School
Rachel Plaskett St. Agnes Academy
Chandler Whittington
St. Agnes Academy
Madelyn Bambace St. Agnes Academy
Emily Loncarich St. Agnes Academy
McKenzie Cizik Stratford High School
Claire Koenig
Stratford High School
Parker Jane Deshotels Stratford High School
Brooke Benton Stratford High School
Caroline Faig
Memorial High School
Ariana Lisner Lamar High School
Ashley Riggs
Memorial High School
Sally Wood
Jessica Bernstein Stratford High School
Sophia Canga
St. Agnes Academy
Lea Chemaly St. Agnes Academy
Emily Gex
Stratford High School
Charlton Lee Hamilton Second Baptist School
Carolyn James
Memorial High School
Grace Macicek Memorial High School
Victoria Vincent
Lamar High School
Emily Welter St. Agnes Academy
Book Club September 20th at 7pm
at the home of Sally Reed. Reading selection is The Readers of Broken
Wheel Recommend, by Katarina Bivald. RSVP by September 18th,
www.chiomegahouston.com > Join Us > Book Club
Sisters on Purpose We are Chi Omega, we are Sisters on Purpose…
It’s that time of year!
Membership renewal for the Chi Omega Alumnae Association of Houston is currently available on-line.
Your membership dues show support for Chi Omega locally and nationally as well as its future wellbeing. You will receive notices for all of our events from Fall Coffee, to Happy Hours, to General Programming, to Chow Omega, to Night Owls to Volunteer Opportunities and our NEW Mom & Tot group, along with the members
only Holiday Tea.
We have created a NEW membership level this year, Owl Pal for those members who are under 30 years of age. Owl Pal members are eligible for a limited number of discounted tickets to Boots & Bling, a fundraiser for Chi
Omega Kaleidoscope, along with discounted tickets to Eleusinian.
Renewing your membership is easy:
Click on the link, www.chiomegahouston.com
New Members: Click “Become a Member” which is the yellow box on the right side of the page. Set up your profile, select your level of membership, and submit payment.
Current Members: Click “Login” or “Renew Membership” at the top of the page. Enter your email and
password. Review your profile and preferences and update if necessary.
Thank you for your membership and support of the Chi Omega Alumnae Association. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or our President Taylor Thompson at [email protected] All the best, Lisa Curry Alpha Zeta/Iota Membership Chair
Chow Omega
Café Express September 22nd
11:30am
1101 Uptown Park Blvd #12
Meet in the back room
Night Owls
Yoga & Brunch
October 8th 10am
Location: TBD
NEW!!! Mom & Tot
Owl-ween Family Party
Sunday, October 23rd 3pm-5pm
at the Home of Geyer Dybesland
Come for fun and treats of all
sorts. Costumes welcome!
Join us in support of The Center Hearts & Hands Market
October 25th-26th
Please join us Tuesday, October 25 or Wednesday, October 26 at Hearts & Hands Market. Chi Omega Alumnae volunteers will be hosting the Gingersnaps, ETC. booth at the market, hosted annually
at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in west Houston.
No prior experience necessary and lots of sisterhood, laughter and support for our alumnae’s long-term philanthropy. Delicious gingersnaps and cheese snaps will be offered. Seeking two volunteers for each
of the four-hour shifts. We also welcome volunteers to split a shift with another alumna, should that timeline work better for you.
Hours are 8:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Setup assistance would also be appreciated from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 24.
Please contact Barbe Bozeman, Market Coordinator, at [email protected] to offer your time and talent and continue Chi Omega’s great partnership with The Center.
Erin Chambers Packwood (Psi Zeta) generous $25,000 matching gift challenge at The Owl Tree during the 2016 Chi Omega Convention in support of the Chi Omega Foundation. Barbe Boland Bozeman’s (Omicron) daughter Lizzy Bozeman (Xi Kappa GH) gave the Convocation at the final dinner of the 2016 Chi Omega Convention. Drue Terry DaSilva (Psi Zeta) is now a Realtor with Keller Williams. Drue is specializing in Central Houston. Melinda Jones Little (Psi Zeta) is now the Director of Government Affairs at Comcast Corporation. Katie Burdine (Iota) married Christopher Gow this summer, they reside in Amherst, Massachusets. Katie is the daughter of Linda Bush Burdine (Epsilon Delta). Carrie Ramsey Williams (Iota) welcomed grandson Greyson in August. Dr. Stan Fischer, husband of Marie Freeman Fischer (Xi), father of Suzanne Fischer Wendorf (Xi Kappa) and Dr. Marie Fischer Maurice (Xi Kappa). Dr. Stan Fischer has three more Chi Omega daughters not residing in Houston along with 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Are you interested in mentoring a Psi Zeta, please email Lauren Christensen (Psi Zeta GTB) with your contact information along
with your work experience. [email protected]
The Psi Zetas are also looking for assistance with their Make-A-Wish fundraiser in October. They have a goal of raising $15,000 for
Make-A-Wish and will have a silent auction with a Gift Card tree. Please consider donating a gift card to add to their tree. If you work
for a business that has something to donate or you have access to tickets to a sporting event, please email
[email protected]. The ladies appreciate all alumnae support!
The chapter exceeded the recommended GPA requirement set
by Nationals with a 3.05. More than half of the chapter made over a 3.0 and four sisters received a 4.0!
Recruitment is September 8th-12th.
Psi Zeta President, Julia Nitschmann, became a US citizen!
Seven Psi Zeta Officers attended the 2016 Convention this summer. L - R Kathleen Goins (GKA), Julia Nitschmann (GH), Lauren Christensen (GTB), Carol Sutton (Advisor),
Erin Packwood (Alumna), Anakaren Garza (GNV), Sarah Conrad (GM) & Corina Burnett (Panhellenic Delegate)
As a dues paying member you will be invited to all of our Fun events from Fall Coffee, to the Holiday Tea, to Night Owls, to Book Club, to Chow Omega, to our NEW Mom & Tots group, Kaleidoscope events committees, volunteer opportunities with The Center, shopping parties, collegiate recruitment involvement, and so much more. If you have any questions about how to join the Chi Omega Alumnae Association of Houston, or how to renew your annual membership, feel free to email me or our membership chair, and we will be happy to answer your questions. When you join the Alumnae Association and pay dues you are not only supporting your local Alumnae Chapter, you are continuing to show your support for Chi Omega Fraternity, remember Sisterhood is For a Lifetime. We are Sisters on Purpose and the Houston Alumnae Association is full of warm, wonderful, and inclusive sisters of all ages. Loyally in Chi Omega, Taylor Hodges Thompson Chi Omega Alumnae Association of Houston Theta Lambda, 1999 [email protected]
Dear sisters in Chi Omega, Welcome to the Chi Omega Alumnae Association of Houston! I am honored to be serving as your 2016 - 2017 President. This year we are focusing on Friendships, Philanthropy and Fun, Please take a few minutes to visit our Calendar to see what we have planned for the next few months and check back often for updates and new information. By joining the Alumnae Association you can renew old Friendships as well as form new ones. Joining is easy and can be done through our website, setting up your profile and preferences just takes a few minutes. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest news, happenings, and photos. Your membership in the Chi Omega Alumnae Association of Houston helps to ensure continued support for our local Philanthropy, The Center; assists in providing scholarships for Houston area collegiate Chi Omegas; contributes to recruitment and collegiate chapter needs; brings the alumnae association relevant and interesting programs and supports our website. Your membership shows your support for Chi Omega and is recommended for those who plan to complete RIFs or Letters of Support for Potential New Members (PNM).
