February 2021

Upcoming Events

​​Golden Key Series
​Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
​Virtual Zoom Event

Devin Hall, assistant director of prevention education, will be facilitating a mental health and self-care workshop from the Behind Happy Faces program. He will also talk about resources for volunteers who are interested in learning more. 

Register today and join us for a great conversation and an introduction into some wonderful resources!
Celebrating McDowell Month
​Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Zoom Event
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February is MacDowell Month for Alpha Chi Omega. Named for the MacDowell artists’ artist residency program in New Hampshire (Alpha Chi Omega’s first philanthropic project), this month also honors our Founders’ heritage as musicians. During MacDowell Month, our members are encouraged to be patrons of the arts, and attend exhibitions, concerts and other events.

KOK will celebrate this tradition by singing AXO songs with Audra Levy Priluck.
​​Book Club: The Silence of the Girls
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:30pm
Virtual Zoom Event
RSVP to AXO KOK

Renew Your KOK Membership or Join Today!

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 three local collegiate chapters--Iota Nu (UCSD), Kappa Lambda (USD) and Iota Tau (CSUSM). A portion of your dues also goes to the national organization to provide Alpha Chi Omega the resources needed for alumnae programming for all.

​Ready to renew your membership or join? You can pay online OR fill out the registration form.
Kappa Omicron Kappa Current Members
Heidi Adair - Beta Nu (University of Utah)
Nicole Block - Iota Nu (University of California San Diego)
Maya Botvinick - Epsilon Kappa (Cal State Fullerton)
Carly Brink - Iota Tau (Cal State San Marcos)
​Jennifer Cisneros - Iota Tau (Cal State San Marcos)
​Megan Creevy - Beta Omicron (Florida Southern College)
Marilyn Davidson - Gamma Nu (San Diego State University)
Sara Duran-Fernandez - Alpha Psi (UCLA)
Patti Engelhardt - Iota Tau (Cal State San Marcos)
Amber Fielding - Iota Tau (Cal State San Marcos)
Shannon Gallagher-Balton - Pi (University of Berkeley)
Christine Glaze - Theta Pi (University of California Davis)
Hailey Guerra - Theta Sigma (University of North Florida)
Stacey Hoy - Nu (University of Colorado at Boulder)
Danielle Jackola - Iota Nu (University of California San Diego)
Morayma Jimenez - Kappa Lambda (USD)
Donna Klinge - Epsilon Kappa (Cal State Fullerton)
Kristy Leker - Iota Nu (University of California San Diego)
Rene MacVay - Theta (University of Michigan)
Shannon Merrill - Kappa Lambda (USD)
Traci Merrill - Gamma Nu (San Diego State University)
Danielle Monroe - Kappa Lambda (USD)
Kathleen Nance - Gamma Delta (University of Denver)
Jolie Napier-Vea - Iota Tau (Cal State San Marcos)
Caitlin Nasseraddin - Epsilon Psi (UC Irvine)
Melinda Neal - Alpha Chi (Butler University)
Pauline Nutt - Gamma Nu (San Diego State University)
Donna Poey - Alpha Kappa (Oregon University)
Brooke Puga - Gamma Epsilon (Oklahoma State University)
Carmen Rene - Gamma Delta (University of Denver)
Linda Sheldone - Rho (University of Washington)
Stephanie Sibley - Gamma Nu (San Diego State University)
Renee Solomon - Iota Tau (Cal State San Marcos)
Brooke Stites - Kappa Lambda (USD)
Desirae Storey-Smidt - Gamma Pi (University of Tampa)

Chapter Leadership Opportunities Still Open for 2020-2021

Calling all leaders! Here is your opportunity to enjoy the society of your sisters, network, cultivate new relationships and work with Real.Strong.Women. to advance the goals of the alumnae chapter. There are many roles available to choose from and the response form details general information for each role.
  • Alpha Chi-ndess: Send birthday cards, Shining Stars, reach out to any sisters in need assistance.
  • Ambassador: Welcome and integrate new members by pairing with current members.
  • ​Philanthropy Team Chair: Provide assistance to local domestic violence shelters and amplify the awareness and education of domestic violence through Alpha Chi Omega nationally.
  • Scholarship Chair (Spring February - April): Oversee scholarship process with the (3) collegiate chapters.
  • Slightly Older Sister Chair: Pair alumnae with seniors at UCSD, USD, CSUSM that will touch base with the senior from September - May. Invite them to monthly KOK events, check in regarding their sorority experience, provide a handwritten card for their Hall of Commitment and other correspondence you wish.

The term is until July 31, 2021.

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!

Reaching New Heights

Happy birthday to our sisters born in February! Sending you all lots of lyre love.
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1 - Desirae Storey-Smidt
2 - Shannon Gallagher-Bolton
4 - Mary Wilson
5 - Emilyn Chee
11 - Katherine Clarkson
14 - Pat Hytrek
14 - Andrea Carlson
17 - Cassidy Worley
20 - Irma Govea

Meet Maya Botvinick

Maya Botvinick is an initiate of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter at the California State University, Fullerton. She has volunteered for Alpha Chi Omega at both the local and national level for the past 20 years. Maya has held multiple advisor positions including Chapter Advisor at UCSB and was Southern California's Province Collegiate Chair and Province Alumnae Chair. Maya is a past Director of the National Housing Corporation.  Besides, KOK's President, she is currently the Lead of the Alumnae Engagement Resources Team and an ambassador of the AXO Foundation.  Maya lives with her husband, Michael and their two children, Zahava (14) and Ari (11) in Oceanside.​

News from Headquarters

​Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 7-13! This year, our focus is to celebrate healthy relationships and the importance of mutual respect.
Any relationship requires effort. No one magically has the perfect connection with friends, family or romantic partners. They put the effort in, and they are responsible for their behaviors. Mutual respect is an ongoing effort for all parties involved, which means there’s always room for improvement.
As real, strong women who dedicate time and effort to raising awareness about domestic violence, educating ourselves about the importance of healthy relationships is an excellent opportunity for us to support our national philanthropy while learning and educating others!
Lead the Way and Connect Others to the "Love Is…" Social Media Campaign
​To participate, individuals can take a picture or video of themselves sharing their personal definition of love through our “Love is…” templates! The best part is that anyone can participate in this campaign—not just alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega. 

Click the button below to access our “Love is…” graphics on the Healthy Relationships Week webpage on alphachiomega.org.  
Be sure to tag others in this social media challenge to share what #LoveIs to them! Tag @AlphaChiOmegaHQ to have a chance to share your #LoveIs with sisters nationwide! Don’t forget to use our Instagram GIFs too by searching “@alphachiomega”!
Introducing Shop Alpha Chi
​We are excited to announce ShopAlphaChi.com, our new marketplace for finding Alpha Chi Omega-branded merchandise! You can now easily search an array of apparel, jewelry, gifts, drinkware and more from participating licensed vendors. 

Shopping with My Sisters

We would like to promote the businesses of our sisters. By CLICKING HERE, we will advertise your business in our newsletters, social media and website.

There is no fee except you need to be a paid member of the Kappa Omicron Kappa Alumnae Chapter. Renew or Join by CLICKING HERE or use the form to mail to us.

Any questions contact us at axokok@gmail.com.

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