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| About Us | Today,
Alpha Omicron Pi is an international organization
with 178 collegiate chapters, |
| The 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. Badges may be worn by initiated members only. Lending or giving the badge to any person not a member of the Fraternity is prohibited. If it is worn with another pin, it is to be placed above it and to the right. No other pin, badge, insignia, such as a fraternity pin, Greek letter indicating the name of a chapter or a symbol denoting an office, may be attached to the badge in any way, whether by a chain or by hanging it on the fastener. A bubble pin guard may be slipped on the pin bar for safety. |
| The Color | Alpha Omicron Pi has only one color, cardinal. It is the color of the Fraternity flower, the ruby and the ribbon sometimes worn under the badge to welcome a new collegiate chapter. |
| The Jewel | Alpha Omicron Pi has only one jewel, the ruby. The occasional use of pearls or diamonds in special badges has no significance or special meaning. |
| The Magazine | TO DRAGMA, the Greek, is translated as "the sheaf." The name was selected for three reasons: because it is a reminder of the common interest which unites all AOIIs; because it is a record of accomplishment, or harvest; and because it fittingly describes the purpose of such a publication, the uniting of members through communication. |
| The Monogram | The use of the monogram the superimposed letters A O II, is permitted only in the badge, and other specific items as determined by the Fraternity Ritual, Traditions and Jewelry Committee. It should NEVER be used in lights for a house sign, on programs, stationery, place cards, gifts, favors, recruitment booklets, yearbooks or in any other way. For such purposes, A O II, in sequence, are used. |
| The New Member Pin | The binding together of wheat into a sheaf in the new member pin represents individuals bound by the common bond of Alpha Omicron Pi. |
| The Rose | The Nineteenth Century French rose, General Jacqueminot, 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. Its choice had no connection with any legend, poem or story. This strong red rose, with its overtones of courage and vigor, was selected for its richness of color and fragrance, combines with softness and modesty of bearing. The Jacqueminot Rose is not available at most florists, so any deep red rose which is available may be used. |
| The Wheat | The wheat indicates usefullness in its harvest. The binding together of the wheat into a sheaf gave Alpha Omicron Pi the new member pin, the name for the magazine, and the rings for the president and international president. |
| The Panda | While not an official symbol, the Fraternity and our chapters consider the Panda to be its mascot. |
| Mission Statement | Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women's fraternity promoting friendship for a lifetime, inspiring academic excellence and lifelong learning, and developing leadership skills through service to the fraternity and community.
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| Object
of Alpha Omicron Pi |
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.
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| Values
of Alpha Omicron Pi |
We
are inspired and committed to our founding principles and are guided by
the following values:
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| Awards & Recognition | During the twenty-five years of existence, Upsilon Lambda had garnered many rewards and recognitions. In 2002 and 2003, two of our chapter members were named Ms. UTSA by the campus community. Our chapter was named the best sorority on campus in Spring 2004 and achieved the highest PHC sorority GPA in Spring 2004. In the past seven out of ten years, our chapter has been named Greek Week Champion. We organized the first pep rally on campus in 1985 and participated in many fundraisers that recently include Rosebowl, Fiesta UTSA, Cystic Fibrosis Festival and Walk, Arthritis Walk, and Race for the Cure. Congratulations
to the Ladies of Alpha Omicron Pi Also Congratulations to our sister, Jenny Gonzalez, for being crowned Miss Laredo 2005!!!! |
| Fun Facts | - AOII has the largest sorority headquarters -AOII is the only sorority based on friendship -AOII is the only sorority founded at an Ivy League School - AOII is the only International sorority on campus - AOII's official magazine "To Dragma" received 1st place news article content |