October 2021

Upcoming Events

Founders' Day Celebration
Thursday, October 14 at 6:30 pm
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011
Join us to celebrate 136 years of sisterhood! 
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, October 11
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Sisterhood Hike
Saturday, November 6 at 9:00 am
Torrey Pines State Reserve
RSVP to ​AXO KOK by Friday, November 5
​Tailgating with Our Sisters
We had a blast at our first event of the year! Thank you to Stephanie for hosting our first event in nearly two years. Our 2021-2022 Leadership Team was installed, and we are so excited to meet you at our upcoming events.

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.

Chapter Leadership Opportunities for 2021-2022

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, 2021 – July 31, 2022.  

Contact KOK President, Shannon Merrill, if you have any questions at axokok@gmail.com

Collegiate Relations Team
Chapter Liasion: Support chapter with Recruitment, events, philanthropy, fundraising

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
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

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

News from Headquarters

​​Domestic Violence Awareness Month
DVAM is recognized nationally during the month of October.

This October, we ask our sisters to commit to doing #1Thing to educate those around them and support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Inspired by the Domestic Violence Awareness Project’s #1Thing campaign, we are working to turn awareness into action. Sharing these commitments can inspire others, turning #1Thing into powerful collective action. To honor those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, check in with your local shelters and service providers to find out how you can best support their efforts.

Show your support of #AXODVAM by using our social media assets on https://www.alphachiomega.org/.../domestic-violence.../ and adding the caption, “Learn more about domestic violence, how to support survivors and educational opportunities by visiting www.alphachiomega.org/dva.”
​Founders' Day Challenge
Join the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation for Founders’ Day Challenge October 1-31, 2021. During Founders’ Day Challenge, donors can pay tribute to our Founders while supporting the Real. Strong. Women.® Fund, impacting all sisters – collegians and alumnae!

Be sure to check out the online giving dashboard to see how your chapter is stacking up in this year. Are you up for the challenge?
​Individual Awards
Alpha Chi Omega aims to recognize the individuals who live by and demonstrate the values of Alpha Chi Omega while having a positive impact on their chapters, their communities and the National Fraternity. A member can nominate herself or someone else for any of the below awards; for collegiate awards, nonmembers can also submit nominations. All individual award nominations are due by November 15.​​

Alumnae Individual Awards:
Award of Achievement
Alumna Appreciation Award
Outstanding Dedication Award
Real. Strong. Women. of Distinction
Young Alumna Award

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!

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.