Fall Coffee. Zoey Hicks (Zeta Beta) & Madi Goeringer (Sigma Epsilon)

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D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 N E W S L E T T E R Fall Coffee The annual Fall Coffee was

Senior Director of Development for the Foundation.

details of events planned for the 2018-2019 year.

1 D E C E M B E R N E W S L E T T E R Fall Coffee The annual Fall Coffee was held on the morning of September 27th at the home of Nicole Vyrostek Perdue (Xi Kappa). Attendees enjoyed hearing national Chi Omega updates from Christy Passmore (Xi Zeta), Senior Director of Development for the Foundation. Rebecca Penberthy Clark (Iota), President of the Chi Omega Alumnae of Houston shared details of events planned for the year. Chi Omegas of all ages enjoyed socializing and catching up on all things Chi Omega. Zoey Hicks (Zeta Beta) & Madi Goeringer (Sigma Epsilon) Cyndi Penberthy Graham (Iota), Punky BowkerPenberthy (Iota Alpha), & Rebecca Penberthy Clark (Iota)

Fall Social October 2018 Joni Fichter (Alpha Zeta), Marie Fischer (Xi) & Missy Pask (Sigma Alpha) Missy Pask (Sigma Alpha), National Ritual Officer, who resides in The Woodlands, was the

Tanya s wonderful husband Bill served as escort with his giant umbrella.

chapters nationwide 246 alumnae chapters across the country registered with Chi Omega nationals In the summer of 2020 Chi Omega will celebrate its 125 anniversary at the Biennial Convention

2 Fall Social October 2018 Joni Fichter (Alpha Zeta), Marie Fischer (Xi) & Missy Pask (Sigma Alpha) Missy Pask (Sigma Alpha), National Ritual Officer, who resides in The Woodlands, was the guest speaker at the Fall Social. Tanya Field Mearse (Epsilon Delta) opened her home on the dreary evening of October 15th. Tanya s wonderful husband Bill served as escort with his giant umbrella. These are a few of the impressive statistics Missy shared with the group: 360,000 initiated members in 123 years 250,000 living alumnae 28,000 current collegiate members representing 181 chapters nationwide 246 alumnae chapters across the country registered with Chi Omega nationals In the summer of 2020 Chi Omega will celebrate its 125 anniversary at the Biennial Convention and is inviting all members to attend this celebration of Sisterhood. The group enjoyed an open floor question answer session with Missy on all things Chi Omega as well as the future of women s fraternal organization. Kappa Zetas, Dawn Murphy, Jacquelyn Greebon, Leslie King, Susan Patterson & Julie Bailey Tanya Mearse (Epsilon Delta), Jo Crake (Phi Gamma) & Lou Black (Rho Epsilon) 2

Night Owls Pictured L-R: Front: Ashley Cavanaugh (Psi Zeta), Sarah Mitchell (Phi Gamma), Gabby Martinez (Psi Zeta), Lauren Landry (Phi Gamma), Laura Beth Hudson (Theta Kappa), Katelyn Mann (Psi

3 Night Owls Pictured L-R: Front: Ashley Cavanaugh (Psi Zeta), Sarah Mitchell (Phi Gamma), Gabby Martinez (Psi Zeta), Lauren Landry (Phi Gamma), Laura Beth Hudson (Theta Kappa), Katelyn Mann (Psi Zeta), Taylor Thompson (Theta Lambda) & Audrey Terrazas (Psi Zeta) Back: Leena Alasi (Psi Zeta), Kelly Wood (Psi Zeta), Madison Ward (Psi Zeta) & Rohini Sethi (Psi Zeta) The Night Owls have been busy mixing and mingling! A group gathered at King s Bierhaus in the Heights to celebrate Oktoberfest in early October. In late October they celebrated Halloween with a costume themed happy hour at Truck Yard in Downtown Houston. The annual Sisters-giving Pot Luck was held on November 14th at the home of Katelyn Mann. A bountiful assortment of traditional Thanksgiving food was enjoyed with talk and laughter filling the house. Visit our calendar at to see what the Night Owls have scheduled next. It s not too late to donate to Chi Omega Kaleidoscope for 2018! Chi Omega Kaleidoscope is the (c) fundraising branch of the Chi Omega Alumnae Association of Houston. COK has given over $3.3 MILLION since its inception in $3 million has gone to support The Center, $213,000 to 118 collegiate Chi Omegas through the Chi Omega Houston Scholarship Fund $107,373 to The Chi Omega Foundation for Risk Management Workshops for collegiate members. To donate please visit > Philanthropy > Chi Omega Kaleidoscope 3

Recruitment 2018 Recruitment Roundtable sponsored by Houston Area Panhellenic Association will be held on Saturday, February 16th at St.

org Elizabeth Coletti (right) a New Member of the Xi Kappa chapter is pictured with active chapter members.

New Members of Chi Omega 2018 Spring Recruitment 2019 UGA: Bridget Hibbler & Grace Daigre OU: McKamie Quine Auburn: Rebekah Brazelton LSU: Kelly Dwyer Bama: Anna Cate Lorino & Cassie Black TCU: Chloe

4 Recruitment 2018 Recruitment Roundtable sponsored by Houston Area Panhellenic Association will be held on Saturday, February 16th at St. John The Divine Episcopal Church 10:00am or Noon (attend one session). For more information visit www. houston-panhellenic.org Elizabeth Coletti (right) a New Member of the Xi Kappa chapter is pictured with active chapter members. Elizabeth Coletti (right) a New Member of the Xi Kappa chapter is pictured active chapter members. New Members of Chi Omega 2018 Spring Recruitment 2019 UGA: Bridget Hibbler & Grace Daigre OU: McKamie Quine Auburn: Rebekah Brazelton LSU: Kelly Dwyer Bama: Anna Cate Lorino & Cassie Black TCU: Chloe Creed & Caroline O Connor Texas A&M: Elizabeth Coletti, Paige Evans, Maddie Jones, Sydney McCloskey, Cate Wertheimer, & Mary Grace Sullivan UT: Carol Bishare, Ellie Gex, Vita Maida, Corinne Mercado, Kelly Tate, & Megan Samuels Texas State: Namjoo Ko & Leah Bach UH: Reagan Bisel, Lauren Garzia, Elizabeth Partridge, Eliane Baakilini, Katherine Montes, Anna Offenhauser, Isabella Tapiador, Flory Abrego, & Silva Kaylen Baylor Vanderbilt SMU Tulane Rhodes Stanford Samford UVA Wake Forest Washington & Lee William & Mary Duke UC-SD 4

Season of Giving Houston Chi Omega alumnae and daughters volunteered at The Houston Food Bank on the morning of September 30th.

Chi Omega alumnae members staffed the Gingersnaps Inc. booth at The Nutcracker Market on Sunday, November 11th. On Sunday the Gingersnaps Inc.

Overall the Gingersnaps Inc booth raised $66,000 during the five days The Nutcracker Market was open. All proceeds from sales of Gingersnaps Inc. products benefit The Center.

5 Season of Giving Houston Chi Omega alumnae and daughters volunteered at The Houston Food Bank on the morning of September 30th. During the three - hour shift the group along with other community volunteers packaged 5,940 boxes of food, equaling 4,900 meals for those in need this holiday season. Chi Omega alumnae members staffed the Gingersnaps Inc. booth at The Nutcracker Market on Sunday, November 11th. On Sunday the Gingersnaps Inc. booth sold $9,565 worth of Gingersnaps, Cheesesnaps, Chocolate Nugget Cookies and Fruitcakes, retailing for $20 and $35 respectively. Overall the Gingersnaps Inc booth raised $66,000 during the five days The Nutcracker Market was open. All proceeds from sales of Gingersnaps Inc. products benefit The Center. Cathy Frank (Psi Zeta), Karen Edmonds (Iota), Elizabeth Edmonds (daughter of Karen), Shelby Mayes (Psi Zeta), Taylor Thompson (Theta Lambda), Stephanie Ton (Psi Zeta), Addison Cook (daughter of Alicia), Alicia Clark (Alpha Zeta), Kara Thayer (daughter of Pam), Pam Hensley (Psi Zeta) & Rohini Sethi (Psi Zeta) Top Right Picture Front: Olivia Fisher (Pi) Middle: Deborah Meek (Psi), Taylor Thompson (Theta Lambda), Barbe Bozeman (Omicron), Jeanette Collins (Upsilon Delta) & Kelley Stair (Zeta Beta) Back: Betty Perrier (Phi Gamma) Not Pictured: Jeanne Pellis (Psi Zeta) Gingerbread Men & Chi Omegas Melanie Duncan (Psi Zeta), Gayla Thompson (Xi Kappa), Gail Evensen (Iota), Elizabeth Mayes (Iota) & Sarah Huguenard (Lambda Gamma) 5

Hoots & Hugs Jana Giammalva (Iota) was named a 2018 Role Model at the Women in the Fast Lane Luncheon presented by The Greater Houston Women s

Robin Ruman (Kappa Zeta), honoree Jana Giammalva (Iota), Joni Hruska Fichter (Alpha Zeta) & Mary Bea Coselli Wickman (Psi Zeta) Angela Cheves,

Alice Paul King (Iota), Joni Hruska Fichter (Alpha Zeta), Angela Cheves (Iota) & Kristi Sherwood Cooper (Theta Kappa) Annette Monks (Psi

6 Hoots & Hugs Jana Giammalva (Iota) was named a 2018 Role Model at the Women in the Fast Lane Luncheon presented by The Greater Houston Women s Chamber of Commerce. Jana, a Realtor with Martha Turner Sotheby s was also one of the Top 25 producers for the second quarter of Robin Ruman (Kappa Zeta), honoree Jana Giammalva (Iota), Joni Hruska Fichter (Alpha Zeta) & Mary Bea Coselli Wickman (Psi Zeta) Angela Cheves, Executive Director of NewSpring, chaired a recent luncheon benefiting the Spring Branch School Districts after school art program. Alice Paul King (Iota), Joni Hruska Fichter (Alpha Zeta), Angela Cheves (Iota) & Kristi Sherwood Cooper (Theta Kappa) Annette Monks (Psi Zeta), President, Carlton Staffing was named a 2018 Role Model at the Women in the Fast Lane Luncheon presented by The Greater Houston Women s Chamber of Commerce. 6

7 Save the DATE for ELEUSINIA 2019 Saturday, April 6 th, :00pm 5:00pm Ouisie s Table Tickets are $40 and include afternoon appetizers, desserts and beverages. Proceeds benefit Chi Omega Kaleidoscope Scholarship Fund for collegiate Chi Omegas from the Houston area. Questions contact Angela Cheves, eleusinia@chiomegahouston.com. Calendar Events in December and January Cookies, Cocoa & Chi O Sunday, January 6, :00 PM to 4:00 PM (Dues paying members) 6th through 12th grade legacies and collegiate active daughters Forest Club Chow Omega Wednesday, December 5, :30 AM to 1:00 PM Becks Prime Thursday, January 10, :30 AM to 1:00 PM Common Bond Cafe' & Bakery Mom & Tot Wednesday, December 5, :30 AM to 11:30 AM At the home of Rebecca Slocum Travel Texas - George Bush Library Saturday, January 12, :00 AM to 4:00 PM meet at Jo Crake s home to carpool George Bush Library & lunch in College Station 7

Panhellenic Council Meeting Agenda

Colorado State University Lory Student Center Senate Chamber November 12, 2018 Panhellenic Council Meeting Agenda Call to Order: 4:03 pm Panhellenic Creed Roll Call: All Chapters Present Open Period: FSL