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( June 2018 ) Alpha Chi Omega ΑΧΩ Founded October 15, 1885 ; 133 years ago ( 1885 - 10 - 15 ) DePauw University, ( Greencastle, Indiana ) Type Social Scope International Motto Together let us seek the heights Colors Scarlet red Olive green Symbol Golden lyre Flower Red carnation Patron Greek divinity Hera Publication The Lyre Philanthropy Domestic Violence Awareness, Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Chapters 194 Members 230,000 + lifetime Headquarters 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana USA Website www.alphachiomega.org Alpha Chi Omega ( ΑΧΩ, also known as Alpha Chi or A Chi O ) is a women 's fraternity founded on October 15, 1885. Currently, there are 194 collegiate and 279 alumnae chapters represented across the United States, and the fraternity counts more than 230,000 members initiated through its history. Angela Costly Harris is the current National President of Alpha Chi Omega and oversees all collegiate and alumnae chapters in the nation. Alpha Chi Omega is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, the governing council of 26 women 's fraternities. Its own national headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early musical requirements 1.2 Beginnings of philanthropy 2 Symbols 3 Philanthropy 4 Membership 4.1 Traditions 4.2 Notable alumnae 5 See also 6 References 7 External links History Alpha Chapter at Depauw University, 1885 Alpha Chi Omega was formed at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana on October 15, 1885. In the fall of 1885, Professor James Hamilton Howe, the first Dean of the Music School, invited seven young women from the school to a meeting with the purpose of forming a fraternity. Those young women were Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms, and Estelle Leonard. Howe himself was not a member of a Greek fraternity, so he consulted with James G. Campbell, a Beta Theta Pi, on the proper procedures for founding a national - based fraternity. Campbell was thus responsible for laying out the first constitution and by - laws. This first constitution read : `` The object of this fraternity is as follows : To attain the highest musical culture and to cultivate those principles that embody true womanhood. '' On February 26, 1886, the fraternity was given its formal introduction by a soiree musical. Alpha Chi Omega joined the National Panhellenic Conference in 1903. Early musical requirements Although some association with the music school was required early on, Alpha Chi Omega was never a `` strictly musical '' organization. Members graduated in many other departments of the university, including the liberal arts department. In 1889, a national literary fraternity offered to merge with Alpha Chi Omega ; however, unlike professional fraternities, Alpha Chi never considered taking members of other fraternities. In its early years it was externally considered to be a professional music society, but due to disagreement with this designation, in 1900, the sorority added literary qualifications, which led to it being considered a general ( social ) sorority by 1905. Beginnings of philanthropy In 1911, Alpha Chi Omega began supporting the MacDowell Colony, as MacDowell was an alumna of Alpha Chi Omega. During World War I and II Alpha Chi Omega offered its support by helping working mothers who were married to service men by providing day nurseries and helping orphaned French children. In 1947, Alpha Chi Omega adopted Easter Seals as its philanthropy and supported other projects associated with cerebral palsy. In 1978, the fraternity created the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation to merge funds for the fraternity 's philanthropic projects and educational programming into one nonprofit organization. In 1992, the fraternity voted adopt a new primary philanthropy, the support of victims of domestic violence. Alpha Chi Omega was the first major organization to speak out and adopt Domestic Violence Awareness as their philanthropy. This epidemic issue effects one in four women in the world today and one in three women on college campuses. Alpha Chi Omega continues to support Easter Seals. Symbols Alpha Chi Omega 's Founders chose `` Alpha '' ( Α ), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, because they were forming the first fraternity in the school of music. Since they thought they might also be founding the last such fraternity, `` Omega '' ( Ω ) seemed appropriate, considering it stands for the end. `` Kai '', meaning `` and '', was added to form `` the beginning and the end ''. `` Kai '' was soon changed to `` Chi '' ( Χ ), a letter of the Greek alphabet. Alpha Chi Omega 's colors of scarlet red and olive green were chosen to commemorate the fraternity 's fall founding. The fraternity 's official symbol is a three - stringed lyre and the official flower is a red carnation, which exemplifies the fraternity 's colors. The fraternity 's official jewel is the pearl. The badge ( pin ) is also a lyre, typically featuring pearls and the fraternity 's letters on the crossbar. Alpha Chi Omega chose the lyre to be their official symbol since it was the first instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. Although Alpha Chi Omega no longer is strictly a musical sorority, they are still connected to their musical heritage through their symbol of the lyre. Philanthropy The fraternity manages its philanthropy through its nonprofit arm, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. This branch continues to grant funds to the fraternity 's former partners, the MacDowell Colony and Easter Seals, as well as to services and programs for domestic violence victims and on education on the subject. The Foundation also helps to support members and those closely related to Alpha Chi Omegas through other funds and grants to ensure continuous support for its members. Individual chapters focus their attention on increasing the awareness of domestic violence, its effects on individuals, families, and children, as well as actively aiding victims of domestic violence through hands - on activities and service projects. This work is done through local agencies, which undergraduate and alumnae chapters support physically and financially. Local agencies include rape crisis centers, emergency shelters and safe houses for victims of domestic violence and their children, and long - term assistance centers for battered women across the nation. Currently, Alpha Chi Omega is partnered with Mary Kay, Allstate Foundation Purple Purse, The One Love Foundation, RAINN, and It 's On Us, various organizations which also support domestic / sexual violence violence awareness and education and survivor support. The fraternity also supports Kristin 's Story in cooperation with Delta Delta Delta, a nonprofit set up by the Delta Delta Delta mother of an Alpha Chi Omega member who committed suicide following a sexual assault. Membership There are 194 chapters of Alpha Chi Omega at colleges and universities in the United States. There are also 279 alumnae chapters, which allow women of all post-graduate ages to come together and continue the mission and values of Alpha Chi Omega. Collegiate chapters work directly with alumnae chapters to link sisters from around the country. In addition, alumnae chapters continue the cause of working to eliminate domestic violence. The fraternity states its membership values as `` academic interest, character, financial responsibility, leadership, and personal development. '' The founders of Alpha Chi Omega Traditions Members of Alpha Chi Omega have several national programs for important dates : Founders ' Day -- Sisters gather on October 15 of each year to recognize the fraternity 's fall founding at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Members wear their badges, along with scarlet and olive green ribbons. Hera Day -- On March 1 of each year, members conduct volunteer work and service projects. MacDowell Month -- Every February, Alpha Chi Omega women celebrate the fine arts and their fine - arts heritage. Most collegiate chapters encourage their members to attend and perform in fine art events during this month. `` Named for the MacDowell artists ' colony in New Hampshire ( Alpha Chi Omega 's first philanthropic p Local Founding Days -- Each collegiate chapter recognizes its founding anniversary annually. The National Convention -- Members join together every two years to conduct fraternity business, reunite with sisters, and celebrate the fraternity. Notable alumnae Arts and Entertainment Eleanor Coppola ( Alpha Psi ) : Emmy award -- winning documentarian Maddy Curley ( Epsilon Chi ) : actress, former gymnast Melissa d'Arabian ( Alpha Iota ) : The Next Food Network Star winner and host of Ten Dollar Dinners Carol Duvall ( Beta Epsilon ) : host of The Carol Duvall Show Alyson Hannigan ( Theta Xi ) : actress ( `` Buffy the Vampire Slayer '', `` How I Met Your Mother '' ) Jenilee Harrison ( Epsilon ) : actress ( Dallas, Three 's Company ) Nancy Hoyt ( Delta Kappa ) : participant in `` The Amazing Race '' during the first season and teamed with her daughter, Emily Hoyt Janet Hsieh ( Theta Omicron ) : Television host, Golden Bell Award winner, model, violinist Laura Innes ( Gamma ) : actress ( ER ) Sarah Jones ( Epsilon Kappa ) : contestant on season 4 of Survivor Tami Lane ( Zeta Eta ) : make - up artist and Academy Award winner Audra Levi aka Audra Lee ( Alpha Psi initiate / Epsilon affiliate ) : star of Kid 's Beat on TBS in the 1980s, co-founder of the SoCal VoCals Meredith Monroe ( Upsilon ) : actress ( Dawson 's Creek ) Agnes Nixon ( Gamma ) : four - time Daytime Emmy -- winning TV writer and producer Aubrey O'Day ( Epsilon Psi ) : singer ( former member of Danity Kane, MTV 's Making The Band 3 ) Martha Quinn : Original MTV VJ, Radio host, actress Atoosa Rubenstein ( Theta Psi ) : Magazine editor Melissa Rycroft ( Psi ) : former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and reality show star on The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars. Sarah Shahi ( Iota Sigma ) : actress ( The L Word ) Gail Sheehy ( Alpha Iota ) : author Trista Sutter ( Alpha Mu ) : participant in The Bachelorette Dawn Wells ( Rho ) : actress ( Gilligan 's Island ) Beauty Pageant Contestants Betsy Bobel ( Gamma Mu ) : 2000 Miss Indiana winner Jen Corey ( Beta Rho ) : 2009 Miss District of Columbia winner, top 10 Miss America 2010 contestant Deidre Downs ( Zeta Lambda ) : 2005 Miss America winner Jane Anne Jayroe ( Gamma Tau ) : 1967 Miss America ; Oklahoma government official Taylor Leigh Kessler ( Delta Kappa ) : 2018 Miss Grand United States top 15 Miss Texas USA News and journalism Rita Braver ( Kappa ) : CBS News correspondent Linda Cavanaugh Clark ( Psi ) : News anchor / journalist Shannon Fisher ( Beta Delta ) : journalist Georgie Anne Geyer ( Gamma ) : journalist and author Politics Jari Askins ( Psi ) : Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, lawyer Megan Barry : Mayor of Nashville Condoleezza Rice ( Gamma Delta ) : Former U.S. Secretary of State Victoria Toensing ( Alpha Mu ) : former deputy assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Justice Department Sherron Watkins ( Alpha Phi ) : Enron whistleblower, USA Today and Time Person ( s ) of the Year 2002 Sports Julia Marino ( Nu ) : Paraguay 's first Winter Olympian See also List of social fraternities and sororities References Jump up ^ `` Find Us ''. 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