Step 1: An alumna expresses interest in
starting a new group by contacting her regional
alumnae director (RAD) and local
Sisters. To get your area RAD’s name and
contact information, call the Executive
Headquarters at 901/748-8600
or go to
www.ChiOmega.com/EveryDay>Leaders>Regional
Alumnae Directors.
Step 2: A launch team is formed to grow the
group of perspective members. An intergenerational,
five-woman team from different
initiating chapters is a best practice. They
define the geographic area their prospective
chapter will cover, then get a list of alumnae,
including contact information, living in that
area.
Step 3: The first events are planned and executed
by the launch team, focusing on socializing
and discussing how to organize the
chapter. Event invitations via email are the
most effective way to reach Sisters; a second
choice, if funds are available, is to mail invitations
or postcards.
Step 4: The launch team organizes the membership
roster, applies for a tax ID number,
opens a bank account, creates a budget,
writes bylaws to establish guidelines for the
chapter, selects officers, schedules the kinds
and number of events the members are interested
in, and collects alumnae chapter dues.
Step 5: The new alumnae chapter is officially
chartered with an installation ceremony
conducted by a member of the group. Proposed
bylaws, officer and membership rosters,
and the year’s calendar of events are
distributed at this meeting.
Step 6: Recruit members, invite participation,
and promote events by creating a chapter
website (free to all alumnae
chapters!) and Facebook page,
and using the many resources
provided on
www.ChiOmega.com/EveryDay.
Connecting with Sisters from all walks of life
allows opportunities to learn from one another,
grow together, and enjoy each other’s
friendship.
Chi Omega is for a lifetime!