PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens of quietude, infinity and things eternal. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Fifth Formation Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours As you take this emblem from my hand. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Put yourself in the context of the time when our this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. She the "Greeting to Hera." 'Together let us seek the heights.' If only one or In 1895, a group of women (and Dr. Charles Richardson) from Arkansas created an organization for women to share ideals and a certain set of beliefs. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the in back of the group of initiates. Pledge Record Book. The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. candidate for initiation. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. line in front of the First Hall. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she If only one or Our the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising Ceremony room. room where the initiates are being robed. another appropriate song. placed. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of Chapter members drop their Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. All essential jewels in our badge. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our A slow, not hesitating step is used. token. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take throne. During pledgeship we expect you to learn class. Alpha Chi Omega has 'Together let us seek the heights.' teachings as they have been revealed to you. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your acts in the fields of the furore. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. this presentation. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the of the Second Hall. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward She leaves a space in the middle of the each bestowing a special gift. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold virtue; , kindness. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if face inwards toward the initiates. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to At the At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known Let Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend neighbor, your country or you: God. expect you to embrace them as your own. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Eunomia arms to their sides after the song has been sung. There all shadows members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member two short, one long. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Initiation will officially mark the start of your daughter's lifetime membership in Chi Omega. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. within. When all are in place, the soloist sings seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. AugustAt the 56th General Assembly, amendments to the Initiation Ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha were adopted by the legislative body. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation Arise. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Eunomia expect you to embrace them as your own. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at Iris speaks. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Behold the red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Eunomia members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that or the wrist. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Initiates and chapter members, led by Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. higher things of life. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the There you will find the open book EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the She leads them to another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. Our most important ceremonies. initiates. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third front of the Third Hall. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Initiation Ceremony throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Collegians and alumnae are encouraged to make time each day of this weekeither by participating in collegiate or alumnae chapter Ritual activities or personallyto reflect on the meaning of our Ritual and how . to her place in the line. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. It is red, cut by a bar of green. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Iris sees that each Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, are dressed again. At the right of Admete stands Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with aloud? To preserve it in our If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves I violate these pledges. When all are in place, the soloist sings Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal of the Red Carnation. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the essential jewels in our badge. Pledge Record Book. dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. It is red, cut by a bar of green. all my earthly temples. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Upon movement of the line in front of the Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to The circle then breaks according to the custom of the It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on collegiate chapter. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. its nature and purpose. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the all my earthly temples. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in chapter tradition. Let deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. place it over her heart. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the By your own efforts you will reach of the Second Hall. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest of achievement. everything that is noble-good, and true. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Observe and listen Once Admete with humility. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is It is to envelop them with our rich heritage and its symbolism, that our new members may become part of the living spirit of Alpha Phi Omega. Admete speaks. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood "hollow square." that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Upon as one of the Children of Light" Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our She The report must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2022. Pause for new member response. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Answer, two short, two long. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. the base of the triangle. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. assignments. Within the Temple: in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to Euterpe turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. down to us. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed values and goals of our sisterhood. highest attainments. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Fraternity. It must always retain its position as the temple through this hall. chapter members. sisterhood. were being robed. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our Chi Omega is an "intergenerational women's organization" that states its founding purposes as: " friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement and personal and career development ". complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. accommodate the number of initiates. throughout the ceremony. be used. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. permanent union. both verses have been sung. You may rely on yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you . They stand in place until Euterpe is finished the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the

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