April 2023
ZOOM EVENT
Monday, April 17th @ 5:30pm
COFFEE/TEA and BOOKS
Let’s sit down together over a favorite beverage and tell our sisters about the best books we read recently. INSPIRE one another to pick out a GREAT NEW READ.
We could always turn this into an opportunity to pick a book as a group and discuss a few months later.
RSVP by April 10th and a ZOOM link will be sent to you.
Monday, April 17th @ 5:30pm
COFFEE/TEA and BOOKS
Let’s sit down together over a favorite beverage and tell our sisters about the best books we read recently. INSPIRE one another to pick out a GREAT NEW READ.
We could always turn this into an opportunity to pick a book as a group and discuss a few months later.
RSVP by April 10th and a ZOOM link will be sent to you.
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WOMEN & WISDOM - AXO HEADQUARTER EVENT
Wednesday, April 26th @ 6:00pm The Mission Beach Women's Club 840 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, 92109 RSVP by Friday, April 21st |
Women & Wisdom is Alpha Chi Omega’s premier opportunity for personal growth, professional advancement, networking and mentorship – and we are bringing sisters together in the San Diego area to experience it! During the event you will hear from our special guest speaker, meet and mingle with other sisters in the area, and more!
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There is no cost to attend. All alumnae sisters are welcome to join – share with sisters! |
Last Month Events
High Tea
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Lunch Bunch
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Renew Your KOK Membership or Join Today!
KOK members enjoy a supportive community of sisters, valuable networking opportunities and monthly events. Your membership dues help KOK support three local collegiate chapters-- UCSD, (USD) and CSUSM.
We are preparing for Hall of Commitment and presenting (2) $300 scholarship to a woman at all (3) colleges we support.
We have two ways to pay for your 2022-2023 membership dues.
We are preparing for Hall of Commitment and presenting (2) $300 scholarship to a woman at all (3) colleges we support.
We have two ways to pay for your 2022-2023 membership dues.
WELCOME Kappa Omicron Kappa's NEW MEMBERS
Kim Clare
Jaime Early
Sarah Hempton
Tracy Pollen
Trish Saunders
Dorcas Sokolow
Brooke Swann
Jaime Early
Sarah Hempton
Tracy Pollen
Trish Saunders
Dorcas Sokolow
Brooke Swann
KOK'S RETURNING MEMBERS
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Bobbi Ball
Maya Botvinick Julie Crawford Cherry Daniel Christine Glaze Debby Hopp Danielle Jackola Morayma Jimenez Melanie Kilgore Donna Klinge |
Sherrill Leist
Carol Lewis Amber Lyons Rene MacVay Wendy Martin Jolie Napier-Vea Pauline Nutt Brooke Peterson Donna Poey Carmen Rene |
Anita Rusch
Tina Schwinkendorf Linda Sheldone Stephanie Sibley Desirae Smidt Brooke Stites Anna Vroom Stacey Wolf |
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
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Alisa Barnhill
Rachel Correll Melanie Landers |
Rene MacVay
Shannon Merrill Remington Mosey |
Erica Price
Angela Walker Christiana Winfrey |
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Collegiate Corner
Iota Nu (University of California San Diego)
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Kappa Lambda (University of San Diego)
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Iota Tau (California State University San Marcos)
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News from Headquarters
April is national Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As part of our philanthropic mission, Alpha Chi Omegas are dedicated to educating ourselves on and raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and supporting survivors, not just in April but year-round. Join your sisters in this commitment by supporting national awareness campaigns, participating in educational opportunities and protesting sexual violence on Denim Day!
WEEK OF APRIL 3-9: RAISING AWARENESS
Did you know that Sexual Assault Awareness Month has been recognized nationally since the early 2000s? For us to serve as the best advocates for a future free from violence, we have to understand our current realities and the past that led us to this point.
Learn about the history of SAAM from the National Sexual Violence Resource Centerand find information on current statistics and the prevalence of sexual violence from our partners at RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).
Use this information to raise awareness about this issue early in the month and don’t forget to join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with headquarters initiatives throughout the month of April. Also, be sure to tag @AlphaChiOmegaHQ in your posts about sexual assault awareness!
WEEK OF APRIL 10-16: SUPPORTING SURVIVORS
LEARN HOW TO “TALK” WITH A LOVED ONE ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE - Often, people want to help survivors but might not know where to start. Whether someone in your life has disclosed a sexual assault to you or you just want to be prepared, take the time this month to learn about survivor response. Learn how to “TALK” about sexual violence.There are other resources available to help you navigate as you support the survivors in your life and in your community, as well. You can utilize the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE, online.rainn.org and rainn.org/es), which will connect you with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS - Alpha Chi Omega believes survivors. Use these affirmative graphics to show your support for survivors and show your community that you are committed to speaking up about sexual violence.
WEEK OF APRIL 17-23: ACTION AND ADVOCACY
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION - There are many ways to take action to eradicate sexual violence, and it all starts with prevention. The only person responsible for committing sexual assault is a perpetrator, but all of us can look out for each other’s safety. Learn about your role in preventing sexual assault using bystander intervention!
SERVICE - If you are interested in direct service, contact a local care provider or shelter to see what their needs are. Consider collecting requested items for donation or volunteering as an advocate.
WEEK OF APRIL 24-30: REFLECTION AND REMEMBRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26: DENIM DAYJoin Alpha Chi Omega in supporting the victims and survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim on Wednesday, April 26! Nearly 25 years ago, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the survivor was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her rapist remove them, thereby implying consent. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day around the world has become a symbol of protest against flawed and destructive attitudes about sexual assault and a way to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn more about the history of Denim Day.
WEEK OF APRIL 3-9: RAISING AWARENESS
Did you know that Sexual Assault Awareness Month has been recognized nationally since the early 2000s? For us to serve as the best advocates for a future free from violence, we have to understand our current realities and the past that led us to this point.
Learn about the history of SAAM from the National Sexual Violence Resource Centerand find information on current statistics and the prevalence of sexual violence from our partners at RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).
Use this information to raise awareness about this issue early in the month and don’t forget to join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with headquarters initiatives throughout the month of April. Also, be sure to tag @AlphaChiOmegaHQ in your posts about sexual assault awareness!
WEEK OF APRIL 10-16: SUPPORTING SURVIVORS
LEARN HOW TO “TALK” WITH A LOVED ONE ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE - Often, people want to help survivors but might not know where to start. Whether someone in your life has disclosed a sexual assault to you or you just want to be prepared, take the time this month to learn about survivor response. Learn how to “TALK” about sexual violence.There are other resources available to help you navigate as you support the survivors in your life and in your community, as well. You can utilize the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE, online.rainn.org and rainn.org/es), which will connect you with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS - Alpha Chi Omega believes survivors. Use these affirmative graphics to show your support for survivors and show your community that you are committed to speaking up about sexual violence.
WEEK OF APRIL 17-23: ACTION AND ADVOCACY
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION - There are many ways to take action to eradicate sexual violence, and it all starts with prevention. The only person responsible for committing sexual assault is a perpetrator, but all of us can look out for each other’s safety. Learn about your role in preventing sexual assault using bystander intervention!
SERVICE - If you are interested in direct service, contact a local care provider or shelter to see what their needs are. Consider collecting requested items for donation or volunteering as an advocate.
- Find local sexual assault service providers through the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
- Find local domestic violence assistance providers through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
WEEK OF APRIL 24-30: REFLECTION AND REMEMBRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26: DENIM DAYJoin Alpha Chi Omega in supporting the victims and survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim on Wednesday, April 26! Nearly 25 years ago, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the survivor was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her rapist remove them, thereby implying consent. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day around the world has become a symbol of protest against flawed and destructive attitudes about sexual assault and a way to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn more about the history of Denim Day.
Philanthropy Corner
Kappa Omicron Kappa supports Carol’s House in San Diego by providing “Welcome Bags” each year. We have an Amazon Wish List of the supplies we are in need of to assemble these bags. Items range from $2.99 to $19.46. We hope you can participate in this call for the shelter’s essential items. Thank you sisters!
Shopping with My Sisters
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