Alpha Chi Omega
Kappa Omicron Kappa Alumnae Chapter
The Carnation Post

February 2020

Upcoming Events

ALPHA CHI NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SoCal Axe - (additional info below)
694 Rancheros Drive
San Marcos, 92069
RSVP to Maya Botvinick

LUNCH BUNCH
Thursday, February 20, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Clara
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Ste 213
Carlsbad, 92008
RSVP to Stephanie Sibley

Renew Your KOK Membership or Join Today!

For 2019-2020, we're mixing some well-loved classics, like our holiday party and our Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday event, with exciting new events (ax throwing, anyone?). KOK members enjoy a supportive community of sisters and valuable networking opportunities. Your membership dues help KOK support two local collegiate chapters--Iota Nu (UCSD) and Kappa Lambda (USD). A portion of your dues also goes to the national organization to keep Alpha Chi Omega strong across the country.

​Ready to join? You can pay online OR fill out the registration form, or bring a check to the next event.

Alpha Chi Night Out

As part of Healthy Relationships Week, alumnae worldwide are invited to come together for Alpha Chi Omega Night Out to connect with one another and celebrate our sisterhood. Join Kappa Omicron Kappa for axe throwing followed by food, drinks and fun!

Wild Barrel Brewing is attached to the axe throwing location and there will be a taco food truck on site.

Meet us at SoCal Axe at 6:30pm
Wild Barrel Brewing at 7:00pm

Don't want to throw an axe? Come to watch and join us for tacos & beer after. If you don't want to axe throw or watch, meet us anytime after 7pm at Wild Barrel Brewing.

The cost for axe throwing ($20 for 1/2 hour) is being covered by a KOK chapter member, but you need to RSVP as YES for axe throwing ASAP. When you RSVP, state that you will be axe throwing.

Don't know about axe throwing? Check out https://youtu.be/3wbi6AlOTt4

If that is boring to watch, enjoy Jason Momoa raising money with Ellen for his charity - https://youtu.be/MCpxUjx-33E

Collegiate Chapter Updates

Iota Nu (UC San Diego)
Joanna Rice, the new chapter advisor is still building her advisory board.  She is looking to fill the following advisory positions below.  If you are interested, you can contact her by CLICKING HERE.
  • CRS Advisor
  • Recruitment Information Advisor
  • Facility Operations Advisor
  • New Member Education Advisor
  • Risk Management Advisor
Kappa Lambda (University of San Diego)
Recruitment just ended for the chapter and they welcomed 44 New Members into the Alpha Chi Omega Sisterhood.  Congratulations Kappa Lambda!  Thank you to our KOK members who spent countless hours supporting the chapter before and throughout their Recruitment.
Iota Tau (California State University, San Marcos)
Recruitment will be next week February 7-9.  If you would like to assist in any way, you can contact Carmen Rene (chapter advisor) by CLICKING HERE.

The chapter will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on March 15.  For additional information and/or register, CLICK HERE.

Philanthropy Corner

Last year, we had great success donating items to Carol's House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. We delivered 30 fully-stocked bags in October and another 30 in April. Help us put together more bags this year by collecting and donating the following items:
  • Combs and brushes
  • Shampoo and conditioner (full size and travel size)
  • Soap
  • Deodorant*
  • Razors
  • ​Body lotion*
  • Feminine hygiene products (pads, not tampons)
  • Sunscreen
  • Makeup, especially mascara & lipstick*
  • Journals*
  • Sewing kits
  • Post-Its
  • Pens
  • Hand sanitizer*
  • Nail care items and nail polish​
  • Cosmetic Bags*

*Items most needed
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Bring your donations to any event, or contact VP Philanthropy Donna Poey to arrange for dropoff.

Meet Brooke Stites, KOK Panhellenic Rep

Brooke Stites is an initiate of the Kappa Lambda Chapter at the University of San Diego. She grew up in Sammamish, WA, currently resides in Oceanside and is Senior Director of Operations at Affinity Consultants (trademark licensing).  Brooke enjoys going to Disneyland, hiking and trying new restaurants.  Her current AXO volunteer roles are Lead CRS specialist and President of San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic. Brooke's favorite AXO memory is her first convention (2010 in Washington, D.C.), which was also the 125-year anniversary of Alpha Chi! Her mom is an alumnae initiate of Alpha Chi Omega and her brother is a member of Phi Gamma Delta.

Get Involved with KOK

We're committed to increasing our membership this year, and we need your help! We're seeking a Membership and Scholarship Chair. If you loved collegiate recruitment, or if you're looking to give back to KOK, this is a great opportunity. For more details, contact KOK President Maya Botvinick.

Calling All Book Lovers!

Have you joined the Alumnae Book Club yet? Over 1,500 sisters have joined the online club to discuss books and enjoy the society of their sisters! The book club is a vibrant community of Alpha Chi Omegas discussing books we love and making connections across the country. You can join in at any time! 

In July, the book discussion will be Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

News from Headquarters

Alpha Chi Omega is excited to share that we have refreshed our vision, mission and brand! This refresh remains true to our identity rooted in real, strong women while reflecting the changing needs of today's women and positioning Alpha Chi Omega for the future.

Read more: https://www.alphachiomega.org/…/marketi…/2020-brand-refresh/

Sister Snaps

This is your space to celebrate notable career achievements, marriages, anniversaries, and births. Please submit news and photos to Caitlin Nasseraddin. If you don't, she'll continue to be one of the only members featured. And that will get boring quickly.

Theater Corner

North Coast Rep (Solana Beach)
​www.northcoastrep.org
February 19 - March 15, 2020
The Old Globe (Balboa Park)
www.theoldglobe.org
January 18 - February 23, 2020
February 8 - March 8, 2020