January 2021

Upcoming Events

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​Book Club: Text Me When You Get Home
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:30pm
​Virtual Zoom Event
RSVP to AXO KOK

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.

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.

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!

Thank you to the following sisters who have already given items to the (15) "Welcome Bags" that will be given to the shelter later this month:
Bobbi Ball
​Maya Botvinick
Kathleen Caldwell
Christine Carter
Christine Glaze
​Danielle Jackola
​Traci Merrill
Melinda Neal
Pauline Nutt
Kate Ryan
Jonny Wright
Caroline (no last name on Amazon slip)

Meet Donna Patterson Poey

Donna Patterson Poey is an initiate of Alpha Kappa (University of Oregon) and currently resides in Carlsbad, California. She has been married to her husband, Stan, for 33 years and has 2 daughters, Lauren and Courtney. Donna worked as an elementary school teacher and volunteers as Vice President of Philanthropy for Kappa Omicron Kappa. Her favorite Alpha Chi memory was living in the beautiful Alpha Chi Omega house. In her spare time, Donna loves traveling, reading and taking exercise classes.

News from Headquarters

Save the Date: Alpha Chi Night Out 2021
​Our annual Alpha Chi Night Out will be held on February 9, 2021 and we can't wait. 

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 [email protected].

Sister Snaps

​Share Your News with Us
​This is your space to celebrate notable career achievements, marriages, anniversaries, and births. Please submit news and photos to Caitlin by CLICKING HERE and filling out our update form. If you don't, she'll continue to be one of the only members featured. And that will get boring quickly.