September 2022

2022-2023 Events

TAILGATING WITH MY SISTERS
Tuesday, September 13 @ 6:30pm
Stephanie Sibley's Home
Address will be posted in closed FB Group in September email
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, September

FOUNDERS' DAY - 137 Years of Sisterhood
Wednesday, October 12th @ 6:30pm
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, October 10

BEACH CLEAN UP - SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
Saturday, November 19th @ 9:00am
Moonlight State Beach Cleanup
408 C Street, Encinitas
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, November 14

HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 8th @ 6:30pm
Donna Klinge's Home
Address will be posted in closed FB Group in November email
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, December 5
GLOW IN THE DARK AX THROWING
Thursday, January 12th @ 7:30pm
AxeVentures
206 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, 92054
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, January 9th

ALPHA CHI NIGHT OUT
Monday, February 13th @ 6:30pm
TBD
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​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, February 6

HIGH TEA
Sunday, March 12th  @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, 92011
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, March 6

HALL OF COMMITMENT
Monday, April @ 6:30pm
TBD
92011
​RSVP to AXO KOK by Monday, April
MONTHLY LUNCH BUNCH
Lunch Bunch has Resumed!  Did you know this is our 9th year of having lunch together on the Third Thursday of the Month?  Come and enjoy the society of our Sisters and just have fun!  We have some great new spots to explore, but be sure to let us know if you have a new lunch spot you would like to try.   Invite a sister/friend to join us.  * Indicates a newly selected restaurant, all others are favorite repeats, can’t wait to have you join us for one or all
Thursday, September 15th
North Italia * 
3715 Caminito Court (One Paseo off Del Mar Highlands Road)
San Diego, CA 92130
 
Thursday, October 19th
Claire’s on Cedros
246 N Cedros, Solana Beach, CA 92075
  
Thursday, November 17th
Nick’s on State *
2742 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
 
Thursday, December 15th
Jake’s Del Mar
1660 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
 
Thursday, January 19th
Buona Forchetta Encinitas 
12:00 Opening
2050 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Thursday, February 16th
Sammy’s *
121 South Las Posas RD., San Marcos, CA 92078
 
Thursday, March 16th
Casa de Bandini
1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA  92009
 
Thursday, April 20th
Fish 101*
1468 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA 92024
 
Thursday May 18th
Brigantine                                            
3263 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar CA 92014                                             
                                                                             
Thursday, June 15th, 2023                                
Shorehouse Kitchen 
2829 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
* Indicates a newly selected restaurant, all others are favorite repeats, can’t wait to have you join us for one or all.

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.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

​1 - Rebecca Jennings
10 - Kathleen Nance
18 - Sandra Whitson
18 - Keelie Rocker
21 - Stacey Wolf
27 - Stephanie Sibley
27 - Charlotte Anderson
30 - Madeleine Gobidas
30 - Siobhan Fitzsimon

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 axokok@gmail.com

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

PROVINCE OFFICER APPLICATIONS OPEN
Are you interested in supporting Alpha Chi Omega’s collegiate and alumnae chapters by serving as a province alumnae chair (PAC) or province collegiate chair (PCC)? We are currently recruiting for the 2023-25 term! 
  
The women who serve in these prestigious national volunteer roles have the opportunity to connect, lead, grow and serve by: 
  
  • Building relationships with members and other national volunteers 
  • Serving as mentors to sisters and resources to the chapters they work with 
  • Strengthening and sharing their organizational knowledge 
  • Enhancing skills that apply to both their professional and personal work 
  • Impacting the lifelong commitment of our members to Alpha Chi Omega 
  
Province officer applications are now live! If you are interested, complete your province officer application before October 31, 2022. If you have any questions about serving as a province officer, please email volunteer@alphachiomega.org.
  
INDIVIDUAL AWARD NOMINATIONS
We are so proud of our collegiate and alumnae members who make a positive impact on their communities. Our awards programs aim to recognize those sisters and chapters that continue to seek the heights in living and promoting the values of Alpha Chi Omega. Individual award nomination forms will open in September, with a deadline of November 15. We hope you will consider celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of a special sister (or yourself!) by submitting a nomination. Learn more and access nomination forms on our Awards webpage.

WOMEN & WISDOM
Have you joined Alpha Chi Omega’s network of real, strong women? Don’t miss out on the personal and professional development featured on the Women & Wisdom platform, including opportunities to connect and network with sisters, a job and internship board, industry and interest groups, and more! Whether you are joining for the first time or you’ve visited the platform before, be sure to share the different ways alumnae and collegiate members can grow with, learn alongside and empower other real, strong women.

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.