Alpha Chi Omega
October 2019
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 3, 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM - AXO Private Cooking Demo - October Lunch Bunch
As a special treat, we will be having our own private cooking Demo with Chef Maria Crow at Baker and Olive. Chef Maria is delightful, entertaining, and such a creative intuitive chef. She creates the most delicious taste treats and shows you a variety of ways to use flavored Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegar. You won't be disappointed, it is a hidden gem! RSVP to Stephanie Sibley TODAY.
Tuesday, October 15 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Founders' Day Celebration at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum (6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011)
Join us to celebrate 134 years of sisterhood! RSVP to Maya Botvinick by Monday, October 14, so she can finalize the reservation.
As a special treat, we will be having our own private cooking Demo with Chef Maria Crow at Baker and Olive. Chef Maria is delightful, entertaining, and such a creative intuitive chef. She creates the most delicious taste treats and shows you a variety of ways to use flavored Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegar. You won't be disappointed, it is a hidden gem! RSVP to Stephanie Sibley TODAY.
Tuesday, October 15 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Founders' Day Celebration at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum (6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011)
Join us to celebrate 134 years of sisterhood! RSVP to Maya Botvinick by Monday, October 14, so she can finalize the reservation.
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. And there's a special incentive to pay your dues early. Everyone who becomes a paying member by Wednesday, October 15, will be entered into a drawing for some special Alpha Chi Omega gear!
Ready to join? You can pay online OR fill out the registration form, or bring a check to the next event. And there's a special incentive to pay your dues early. Everyone who becomes a paying member by Wednesday, October 15, will be entered into a drawing for some special Alpha Chi Omega gear!
Happy Founders' Day Challenge
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Happy Founders' Day Challenge! During the month of October, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation is celebrating, real, strong women like us and sisters across the country.
During Founders' Day Challenge, we can participate by donating to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and supporting the Real. Strong. Women. Fund. This is the best way to impact all Alpha Chi Omegas - collegians and alumnae alike. Gifts made during Founders' Day Challenge provide critical support for priority programs like Leadership Academy, Women & Wisdom (mentoring program), and volunteer training. Join KOK (we've already donated!) in the challenge by CLICKING HERE to donate today! |
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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For 27 years, Alpha Chi Omega has worked to combat domestic violence through our national philanthropy. This October, Alpha Chi Omega will be focusing our education and awareness efforts on power, control and the journey toward safety.
People who have never been abused often wonder why a person wouldn’t just leave an abusive relationship. There are many reasons why people stay, and often at the center is power and control. Leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence. The most important way to help someone is to give them the time, support and autonomy to make their own decisions to regain their power and control. Join us in our fight against domestic violence by participating in our national initiatives while continuing to support efforts in your local communities.
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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.
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.
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:
*Items most needed
Bring your donations to any event, or contact VP Philanthropy Donna Poey to arrange for dropoff.
- 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
Bring your donations to any event, or contact VP Philanthropy Donna Poey to arrange for dropoff.
Reaching New Heights
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Happy birthday to our sisters born in October! Sending you all lots of lyre love.
1 - Brooke Stites 5 - Jessica Lyons 7 - Whitney Wightman 8 - Maria Armenta 13 - Melinda Neal 13 - Linda Sheldone 14 - Krystal Kermott 15 - Emily Torres 16 - Chelsea Curran 23 - Jordan Buss 23 - Selby Werner 24 - Melanie Brammer |
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Meet Keelie Rocker, KOK Social Media Chair
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Kelsy Basten is an initiate of the Epsilon Psi Chapter at the University of California, Irvine. She grew up in Carlsbad, currently resides in San Marcos and is a Geographic Information Systems Analyst. Keelie enjoys hiking, cooking, programming, drones, shopping and orienteering. Her favorite AXO memory has been making lifelong friends and fall retreats in Lake Arrowhead. Keelie's little sis has moved to Nashville and still visits Keelie in California! She loves spending time with her nearby family and her boyfriend, Steve.
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News From Headquarters
Become a Mentor and a Mentee with Women & Wisdom
Have you joined Women & Wisdom yet? Women & Wisdom is Alpha Chi Omega’s premier online networking program that will allow you to sign up to be a mentee and/or a mentor to other Alpha Chi Omega members around the country! This interactive experience provides resources and tutorials to help guide mentors and mentees in developing impactful relationships, achieving goals, and gaining new skills and competencies.
Did you know: Alumnae have the opportunity to participate as mentors, mentees or both! Collegiate members in their junior and senior year are invited to participate as mentees. Get started by creating your mentoring profile today!
Mentoring sessions consist of three 1-hour meetings or sessions through a mutually selected platform such as Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangout, on the phone or in person. The expectation is that all three sessions are completed within the year; however, we hope your mentor/mentee connection continues beyond the scope of your sessions!
Sisters who are participating as mentees drive the matching process. They can search mentor profiles based on industry or professional interests. The mentee will reach out to a mentor to make the connection.
Interested in joining? Visit our Women & Wisdom page on the Alpha Chi Omega website. You will need to log into the Alpha Chi Omega website in order to sign up for the program and create your profile. There is also an informative orientation video available to get you acquainted with the program. If you have any questions, please email mentoring@alphachiomega.org. We hope you will join us (and encourage others to participate) in this exciting mentoring experience!
Have you joined Women & Wisdom yet? Women & Wisdom is Alpha Chi Omega’s premier online networking program that will allow you to sign up to be a mentee and/or a mentor to other Alpha Chi Omega members around the country! This interactive experience provides resources and tutorials to help guide mentors and mentees in developing impactful relationships, achieving goals, and gaining new skills and competencies.
Did you know: Alumnae have the opportunity to participate as mentors, mentees or both! Collegiate members in their junior and senior year are invited to participate as mentees. Get started by creating your mentoring profile today!
Mentoring sessions consist of three 1-hour meetings or sessions through a mutually selected platform such as Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangout, on the phone or in person. The expectation is that all three sessions are completed within the year; however, we hope your mentor/mentee connection continues beyond the scope of your sessions!
Sisters who are participating as mentees drive the matching process. They can search mentor profiles based on industry or professional interests. The mentee will reach out to a mentor to make the connection.
Interested in joining? Visit our Women & Wisdom page on the Alpha Chi Omega website. You will need to log into the Alpha Chi Omega website in order to sign up for the program and create your profile. There is also an informative orientation video available to get you acquainted with the program. If you have any questions, please email mentoring@alphachiomega.org. We hope you will join us (and encourage others to participate) in this exciting mentoring experience!
Theater Corner
The Old Globe (Balboa Park)
www.theoldglobe.org
www.theoldglobe.org
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September 13 - October 27, 2019
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September 20 - October 20, 2019
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