Alpha Omicron Pi

AOΠ History Founded on January 2, 1897, at Barnard College, Alpha Omicron Pi began as a dream by 4 young college women to continue their friendship throughout life.

Those women were Stella George Stern Perry, Helen St. Clair Mullan, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, and Jessie Wallace Hughan.

Barnard College welcomed the new fraternity and it was not long before the first chapter, Alpha, was flourishing.

The fraternity became national with the installation of Pi Chapter at Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, on September 8, 1898.

“The object of the Fraternity shall be to encourage a spirit of Fraternity and love among its members; to stand at all times for character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty; to strive for and support the best interest of the colleges and universities in which chapters are installed, and in no way to disregard, injure, or sacrifice those interests for the sake of prestige or advancement of the Fraternity or any of its chapters.”

Understanding the history of AOII and the values on which it was based over 100 years ago, is a process of appreciation that continues throughout one’s lifetime. The fundamental gift of AOII is a legacy that each member enjoys and nurtures for the future of chapters all across the United States and Canada.

Alpha Omicron Pi A black tin box with AOII lettering Stella Perry had stored AOII records in a little black tin box with AOII lettering for AOII's first quarter century.

Those early years were a time of rapid growth and AOII needed a place to call home. In 1925, AOII's first Central Office was established and over the next 75 years, AOII relocated many times to keep pace with the Fraternity’s growth and the changing world. Today, there remains the little black tin box with AOII lettering predominately displayed in Headquarter's archival museum. Time has added a few dents and scratches for character. The box that once held our Fraternity’ history has now become a Fraternity treasure.

On February 28, 2001 AOII relocated to its current International Headquarters, 5390 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027.

For more information, please visit our website at www.alphaomicronpi.org

Recruitment Chair Contact Information: Lauren Davis Lmdavis7@crimson.ua.edu

Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Delta Chapter P.O. Box 861948 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486

AOΠ Symbols

Mission Statement "Women Enriched through Lifelong Friendship."

Badge: The badge of Alpha Omicron Pi is composed of the three initial letters of the three words of the Motto, superimposed one upon the next in order, which gives the Fraternity its name.

Color: Cardinal

Our Values We are inspired and committed to our founding principles and are guided by the following values:

Alpha Delta Chapter The Alpha Delta chapter was formed at the University of Alabama on February 25, 1967.

Seventeen outstanding girls came together to bring a sorority to the UA campus that would continue to uphold the mottos of Alpha Omicron Pi. All of these same virtues are still held true to the hearts of the Alpha Delta members.

Philanthropy

Jewel: Ruby Magazine: To Dragma • trusting and respecting each other Flower: Jacqueminot rose, a deep red rose, was chosen as the flower of Alpha Omicron Pi because its color is the symbol of the central and essential virtue of the Fraternity.

• building lifelong friendships • contributing time, talent and financial resources • promoting integrity

Mascot: While not an official symbol, the Fraternity and our chapters consider the Panda to be its mascot.

Sisterhood: From football games, to homecoming, to socials and road trips, your sisters of AOП are always there laughing, cheering, and singing along the way. The moment we met on the lawn until the day we graduate and even to our weddings and baby showers, we will never forget the bond we share with our sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi.

Financial Responsibility: Eating meals together, providing for the safety and security of each member, maintaining the chapter house, and funding for the operation of the chapter are all a part of the financial responsibility of each member. Statements are sent via mail and email every semester, and must be paid in a timely manner.

Leadership Opportunities Whether a member chooses to serve on a committee, run for a chapter office, or represent AOII as a member of other campus or community organizations, there are unlimited opportunities to be involved in AOII.

Academic Excellence AOII encourages all members to excel academically and has many programs designed to assist women in achieving their academic goals. Expectations are high but the support provided by scholarship programs, academic development officer resources, and fellow members makes success attainable.

In the past year Alpha Delta raised over $20,000 for our philanthropy, Arthritis Research. Arthritis is the number one most painful disease that does not have a cure. The foundation grants funds annually to support arthritis research for the purpose of finding the cause and a cure. In addition, the Foundation supports the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization with grants for family arthritis education and children’s arthritis camps.

Annual Fundraisers: Backyard Bash is our annual barbeque behind the house before a major football game. Under the shadow of the stadium, family, friends and alumni are able to enjoy lunch while listening to the music of a live band. Proceeds made from tickets sold for barbeque plates are donated to the Arthritis Foundation.

Run for Roses is our annual 5K run around a marked trail across the beautiful UA campus.

Participants can choose to walk, run, or just make a donation. The run is followed by lunch served on the Quad accompanied by the music of a live band. Proceeds from entry fees and tickets for lunch are donated to the Arthritis Foundation.