For Parents (taken from www.chiomega.com)

It may be all Greek, but here are some Chi Omega terms to help out.

Alumna (alum-na) - Female graduate singular.

Alumnae (alum-knee) - Female graduates plural.

Alumnae Advisory Board - Chi Omega alumnae who volunteer their time to work with a chapter and provide leadership and continuity.

Alumni (alum-neye) - Male graduates plural. Also refers to a group of men and women.

Alumnus (alum-nus) - Male graduate singular.

Bid Day - The day each sorority welcomes new members.

Big Sister - An active member who serves as a friend and confidante to a new member. She is paired with a new member known as her Little Sister. This person may or may not be one of the Little Sister’s Owl Pals.

Cardinal Cabinet - A vehicle through which all members may be involved in the chapter’s programming. Six Directors each lead a team of chapter members. The G.K.A. oversees the Cardinal Cabinet.

Centennial - The 1995 celebration of Chi Omega’s 100th anniversary. The celebration of a chapter’s 100th anniversary.

Chi O Creations - A boutique/merchandising store which markets official Chi Omega sports wear and memorabilia to our members. Chi O Creations is a not-for-profit entity of the Fraternity. All of the proceeds are returned to the Fraternity to underwrite educational programming for our members.

Chi Omega Badge - Chi Omega’s badge is a monogram of the Greek letter “Chi” superimposed over the Greek letter “Omega” in raised gold or silver. Each Initiated member purchases a badge.

Chi Omega Crest - Chi Omega’s Crest was adopted in 1902. The crest portrays emblems known and loved by Chi Omegas.

Chi Omega Foundation - The fund-raising organization of Chi Omega. Its purpose through contributions from members, is to underwrite leadership, educational, and charitable programs.

The Eleusis - The official magazine of Chi Omega Fraternity. Members automatically receive a lifetime subscription!

Executive Headquarters - Chi Omega’s national office where all Fraternity business is conducted. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the Executive Headquarters is also the home of the Chi Omega Foundation, Chi O Creations, and the Fraternity’s National Archives.

House Corporation Board - Chi Omega alumnae who manage the material assets of a chapter.

Initiation - A ceremony new members experience upon completion of the New Member Program where the secrets of Chi Omega are revealed.

Interfraternity Council (IFC) - The governing body of male fraternities on a college/university campus.

National Consultants - Chi Omega alumnae who assist chapters with leadership and educational programming. Every chapter is visited by one of the National Consultants at least once each year.

New Member Pin - Chi Omega’s new member pin is a black enamel oval edged with gold. The Greek letters Chi and Omega are in the center. Each new member receives a new member pin during her new member period. Once the new member is initiated, she replaces the new member pin for the Chi Omega badge.

NPC - National Panhellenic Conference.

Owl Pal - An active member assigned to a new member on a weekly basis at the beginning of her new member experience.

Panhellenic Council - The governing body of women’s fraternities on the college/university campus. Panhellenic is committed to Greek unity and cooperation.

Prelude - Activities and ceremonies preceding Initiation.

Recruitment or Rush - A time during which new members are selected.

Six Purposes - Six ideals that guide the direction of all of Chi Omega’s programming.