February 2023

2022-2023 Events

ALPHA CHI NIGHT OUT
Monday, December 8th @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm
During Healthy Relationships Week each year, Alpha Chi Omega invites our members to gather together for a fun night of sisterhood and fellowship. Our goal is to engage our alumnae as we celebrate Alpha Chi Night Out. 

Clay n' Latte
20 Main Street, Unit 110, Vista, CA 92083
Studio Fee: $5 per person
Price of Pottery Chosen: $10-$60
LUNCH BUNCH 
Thursday, February 16th
Sammy’s
121 South Las Posas RD., San Marcos, CA 92078
ZOOM EVENT
​Monday, February 20th @ 6:30pm
Coffee/Tea, Books & Games Too
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. 

​RSVP by February 15th and a ZOOM link will be sent to you.

Renew Your KOK Membership or Join Today!

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.
WELCOME Kappa Omicron Kappa's NEW MEMBERS
​Kim Clare
Sarah Hempton
​Dorcas Sokolow
Brooke Swann
KOK'S RETURNING MEMBERS
Bobbi Ball
Maya Botvinick
Cherry Daniel
Christine Glaze
​Debby Hopp
Morayma Jimenez
Melanie Kilgore
Sherrill Leist
​Carol Lewis
Rene MacVay
Pauline Nutt
Brooke Peterson
Donna Poey
Tracy Polzin
Carmen Rene
Tina Schwinkendorf
Linda Sheldone
Stephanie Sibley
Desirae Smidt
Brooke Stites
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Desirae Storey-Smidt
Shannon Gallagher-Bolton
Mary Wilson
Emilyn Chee
Katherine Clarkson
Cherry Daniel
Pat Hytrek
Andrea Carlson
Cassidy Worley
Irma Govea
Andrea Rinderle

Chapter Leadership Opportunities for 2022-2023

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. The term is from August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023.  

Contact if you have any questions at [email protected]

Programming Team
  • Monthly Events: Craft a variety of fun and engaging events that all members can/will participate in.

Collegiate Relations Team
  • Chapter Liaison: Support chapter with Recruitment, events, philanthropy, fundraising
  • 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.

Communications Team
  • VP Communications: Oversee Communications Team, update website and email blasts
  • Newsletter: Monthly newsletter
  • Social Media: post to FB and Instagram monthly events, newsletters, birthdays, etc.

Membership Team
  • Alpha Chi-ndess: Send birthday cards, Shining Stars, reach out to any sisters in need of assistance.
  • Ambassador: Welcome and integrate new members by pairing with current members.
  • Recruitment: Grow KOK membership, inclusive of all generations and engagement level abilities

Philanthropy Team
  • Chair: provide assistance to local and regional philanthropic organizations through their own planned events.

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!

News from Headquarters

JOB SEARCH MENTOR PROGRAM
Are you looking for mentorship in landing your next job? Do you have expertise in resume writing, networking and interviewing? Whether you’re searching for jobs or want to offer advice to other alumnae or collegians going through the process, we want you to participate as a mentee or mentor in our Job Search Mentor Program! Sign up as a mentor or participate as a mentee!

No matter where a sister is in her job search, having support from another sister is invaluable! Read this overview for more details about the program. Join us for the Job Search Mentor Program Interest Session on February 1 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST / 6 p.m. MST / 5 p.m. PST to learn more and hear how you can make the most of this opportunity.

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 [email protected].