Alpha Chi Omega
September 2016
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 8, 6:00 PM—KOK Kickoff and Tailgating with Alpha Chi at Stephanie Sibley’s Home
Welcome back! Show your school pride by wearing your colors, and enjoy some delicious food as you reconnect with your sisters. Please RSVP online.
Philanthropy—Collecting supplies for Carol’s House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Please see the Philanthropy Corner for all the details.
Thursday, September 15, 11:30 AM—Lunch Bunch meets at Green Acre, 10300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 13 to Stephanie Sibley.
Thursday, September 29, 5:00 PM—Happy Hour at a location TBD. Come raise a glass with your sisters!
TBD--Li'l Lyres Activity. Meet up with sisters and their little ones.
Be sure to take a look at the full calendar of events and check back soon for updates!
Welcome back! Show your school pride by wearing your colors, and enjoy some delicious food as you reconnect with your sisters. Please RSVP online.
Philanthropy—Collecting supplies for Carol’s House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Please see the Philanthropy Corner for all the details.
Thursday, September 15, 11:30 AM—Lunch Bunch meets at Green Acre, 10300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 13 to Stephanie Sibley.
Thursday, September 29, 5:00 PM—Happy Hour at a location TBD. Come raise a glass with your sisters!
TBD--Li'l Lyres Activity. Meet up with sisters and their little ones.
Be sure to take a look at the full calendar of events and check back soon for updates!
Renew Your KOK Membership or Join Today!
KOK members enjoy wonderful sisterhood events, a supportive community, and valuable networking opportunities. It's easy to join. Simply fill out the registration form and pay online, or bring a check to the next event. Help us reach our goal of 100 members!
We're an Award-Winning Chapter!
At Alpha Chi Omega’s 59th Convention, our president, Maya Botvinick, accepted the Seeking the Heights Award for Communications on behalf of the Kappa Omicron Kappa Alumnae Chapter. This award goes to a chapter that has demonstrated outstanding communications across multiple platforms—website, social media, newsletters, email, and more.
The KOK Board met in September 2015 to set goals, and our first priority for the 2015-2016 term was to strengthen communications. We worked toward our goal by distributing a monthly newsletter; sending email blasts to 799 sisters and mailing letters to 686 sisters inviting them to renew their KOK membership or join for the first time, revamping our website; creating up-to-date KOK documents, such as bylaws, a membership roster, and minutes; sending birthday wishes and cards to current and past members; submitting photos to the Lyre magazine each quarter; posting to Facebook regularly. Thank you to our amazing KOK board and especially to Alexa for brilliantly and diligently creating the newsletter, Facebook posts, and email blasts!
The KOK Board met in September 2015 to set goals, and our first priority for the 2015-2016 term was to strengthen communications. We worked toward our goal by distributing a monthly newsletter; sending email blasts to 799 sisters and mailing letters to 686 sisters inviting them to renew their KOK membership or join for the first time, revamping our website; creating up-to-date KOK documents, such as bylaws, a membership roster, and minutes; sending birthday wishes and cards to current and past members; submitting photos to the Lyre magazine each quarter; posting to Facebook regularly. Thank you to our amazing KOK board and especially to Alexa for brilliantly and diligently creating the newsletter, Facebook posts, and email blasts!
All About Convention
The 59th Convention was held June 24 through June 26 in Orlando, Florida. Sisters attended educational sessions, elected the 2016-2018 National Council, and interacted with other sisters and friends from across the country. The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation raised $216,000, surpassing its goal of $200,000. KOK donated $100 to the foundation by purchasing “stars” to honor members of our chapter.
Sister Snaps
Watch this space for news of your sisters' major life events, such as notable career achievements, engagements, marriages, and births. We'll also share fun photos of Alpha Chis at KOK events and out and about in the community. Please submit news and photos to Alexa K. Apallas.
Sisterhood on Display at Convention
Several KOK members attended convention and had a wonderful time in Orlando. Maya Botvinick and Linda Sheldone shared a moment, Stephanie Sibley and Brooke Stites met up with other sisters, including Kappa Lambda president Ashley May, and Linda and Stephanie got all gussied up!
Sisterhood on Display at Convention
Several KOK members attended convention and had a wonderful time in Orlando. Maya Botvinick and Linda Sheldone shared a moment, Stephanie Sibley and Brooke Stites met up with other sisters, including Kappa Lambda president Ashley May, and Linda and Stephanie got all gussied up!
Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients
KOK recently awarded two scholarships of $300 each, one to a collegian at Kappa Lambda and one to a collegian at Iota Nu. We had many qualified applicants, and we are pleased to announce the scholarship winners.
Ashley May, Kappa Lambda
Ashley is Kappa Lamba's chapter president. She also served as a Panhellenic delegate. She would like to serve as a chapter consultant upon graduation and is planning to get involved with an alumnae chapter. |
Valerie Skerkavich, Iota Nu
Valerie has been highly involved with Iota Nu. She currently serves as fundraising chair and warden and help the VP recruitment position for the 2014-2015 school year. She is a theater major, and upon graduation, she plans to apply for a recruitment consultant position at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarter. |
Lend a Hand at Iota Nu's Recruitment
Iota Nu is seeking alumnae to assist during Polish Week. The collegians are especially looking for help with bump practice and with workshops on the benefits of Alpha Chi Omega membership after graduation and how to talk about domestic violence awareness. Polish Week dates and times are as follows:
September 19, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, PC West/Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
September 20, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, PC West/Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
September 21, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, PC West/Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
September 24, 10:00 to 2:00 PM, RIMAC Annex/RIMAC Dugout
September 26, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, RIMAC/4th Floor Conference Room
September 27, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, RIMAC/4th Floor Conference Room
The chapter is also seeking alumnae to assist with CRIB and PNM matching during formal recruitment, which runs from September 30 through October 4, with Bid Day on October 5.
If you would like to help out, please contact Maya Botvinick.
September 19, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, PC West/Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
September 20, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, PC West/Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
September 21, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, PC West/Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
September 24, 10:00 to 2:00 PM, RIMAC Annex/RIMAC Dugout
September 26, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, RIMAC/4th Floor Conference Room
September 27, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, RIMAC/4th Floor Conference Room
The chapter is also seeking alumnae to assist with CRIB and PNM matching during formal recruitment, which runs from September 30 through October 4, with Bid Day on October 5.
If you would like to help out, please contact Maya Botvinick.
Meet the Kappa Omicron Kappa Board
Thanks to those board members who are continuing their terms, and welcome to our newest board and committee members!
KOK 2016-2017 Elected Officers:
President: Maya Botvinick
Secretary: Pauline Nutt
Treasurer: Kristin Comunale
VP Membership: Linda Sheldone
VP Programming: Selby Werner
VP Communications: Alexa Apallas
VP Collegiate Relations--Kappa Lambda: Stephanie Sibley
VP Collegiate Relations--Iota Nu: Open
Fundraising Chair: Carissa Hoover
Panhellenic Representative: Brooke Stites
Scholarship Chair: Brittany Slaughter
Philanthropy: Donna Poey
Lunch Bunch Chair: Stephanie Sibley
Alpha Chindness Chair: Bobbie Ball
KOK Committee Positions:
Alumnae Recruitment Information Chair - Traci Merrill
Programming: Happy Hour Bunch - Chris Castillo
Programming: Lil' Lyres - Rebecca Traverso
Communications: Social Media - Rene MacVay
Membership: Recruitment - Open
Membership: Retention - Open
KOK 2016-2017 Elected Officers:
President: Maya Botvinick
Secretary: Pauline Nutt
Treasurer: Kristin Comunale
VP Membership: Linda Sheldone
VP Programming: Selby Werner
VP Communications: Alexa Apallas
VP Collegiate Relations--Kappa Lambda: Stephanie Sibley
VP Collegiate Relations--Iota Nu: Open
Fundraising Chair: Carissa Hoover
Panhellenic Representative: Brooke Stites
Scholarship Chair: Brittany Slaughter
Philanthropy: Donna Poey
Lunch Bunch Chair: Stephanie Sibley
Alpha Chindness Chair: Bobbie Ball
KOK Committee Positions:
Alumnae Recruitment Information Chair - Traci Merrill
Programming: Happy Hour Bunch - Chris Castillo
Programming: Lil' Lyres - Rebecca Traverso
Communications: Social Media - Rene MacVay
Membership: Recruitment - Open
Membership: Retention - Open
Call for KOK Committee Members
If you're interested in taking a more active role with KOK, consider becoming a committee member! The following positions are available:
Membership: Recruitment - Were you a recruiting superstar as a collegian? Come put your skills to work and help KOK grow.
Membership: Retention – If you're an expert at outreach and follow-up, this is the position for you! Help KOK stay in touch with current and past members.
To get involved, contact KOK president Maya Botvinick.
Membership: Recruitment - Were you a recruiting superstar as a collegian? Come put your skills to work and help KOK grow.
Membership: Retention – If you're an expert at outreach and follow-up, this is the position for you! Help KOK stay in touch with current and past members.
To get involved, contact KOK president Maya Botvinick.
Philanthropy Corner
Our philanthropic goal is to deliver 30 fully-stocked bags twice a year to Carol's House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Donna Poey coordinates donations, stuffing the bags, and delivering them to the shelter in October and April. You can bring donations with you to any KOK event, or check with Donna to arrange for drop-off at her home.
Here's the full list of requested items:
Here's the full list of requested items:
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss
- Combs and brushes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Feminine hygiene products (pads, not tampons)
- Sunscreen
- Makeup, especially mascara
- Journals
- Day planners/mini calendars
- Sewing kits
- Post-Its
- Pens
Reaching New Heights
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Happy birthday to our sisters born over the summer months!
Bobbie Ball--June 8 Madeline Checci--July 2 Carissa Hoover--July 11 Traci Merrill--July 20 Diane Wozniak--July 23 Rebecca Traverso--July 27 Julie Crawford--July 28 Alexa K. Apallas--August 4 Brooke Peterson--August 14 Pauline Nutt--August 23 Susan Werner--August 23 Sending you lots of lyre love. |
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