- a book club
- a dine-out lunch or dinner group
- fundraisers to support local charities, including our
national philanthropy, Make-A-Wish
- creating arts-and-crafts events
- programming built around attending community
or regional events together, such as concerts in the
park, art walks, cookoffs, and sports games
- activities with or for the local collegiate chapter
- let’s-go-to-the-movie groups
- events and programs with other Panhellenic groups
Most alumnae chapters present awards annually
to their members. With a variety of
titles such as Spirit Award and Symphony
Sister Award, all honor a member for service
above self and for inspiring her Sisters.
For a fun-filled weekend getaway or a more ambitious adventure, members of your alumnae chapter
might consider participating in one of Chi Omega’s tours. See the Fraternity’s upcoming travel adventures
on page 58 of this issue.
Try these successful programming ideas.
Alumnae chapters submitting concepts are in italics.
Christmas Brunch honoring area collegians and
their mothers. —
San Antonio, Texas
Christmas Brunch with Santa. An annual fundraiser.
—
Denver, Colorado
Christmas White Elephant exchange luncheon.
—
Long Beach, California
Cinco de Chi O events held the fifth of every month.
—
Memphis, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Sacramento,
California
Casino Night. —
Athens, Georgia
Dinner Club, sometimes followed by attending a
local theater event. —
Huntsville, Alabama
Dog walk group. —
Tampa, Florida
Easter Egg Roll for legacies and their brothers.
—
Athens, GeorgiaFood-related events such as lunch bunch, five
o’clock appetizers and beverages, and potlucks.
—
Fort Meyers, Florida
Kentucky Derby Party. —
Sarasota, Florida
Mardi Gras Parade spectators. —
Mobile, Alabama
Member Appreciation Day thanks alumnae for
their membership and promotes friendship with
hosted food, beverages, and games. As a bonus last
year, there was a ring ceremony for three alumnae
who were recently engaged or married. —
San Diego,
California
Mommy and me outings/play dates for Chi
Omega moms and their youngsters. —
Jacksonville,
Florida and Tampa, Florida
Nostalgia Night. Alumnae wear their collegiate Chi
O regalia and bring pictures of “back then” to share.
—
Columbus, Georgia
Owl swaps provide lots of laughs during the chaos
of opening wrapped owls and stealing a coveted unwrapped
owl. —
Tulsa, Olahoma
St. Patrick’s Day celebration. —
Savannah, Georgia
Tea party for Chi Omega mothers, daughters, grandmothers,
and their legacies. —
San Antonio, Texas
Valentine’s for Veterans. Alumnae handcraft Valentines
for hospitalized Veterans to boost the spirits
and morale of the men and women who have served
our country. —
San Diego, California