To preserve it in our and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly Upon Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that You may now Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Chapter members again sing the Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. did the maiden of long ago. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Pledge pins equal Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Euterpe in ancient Greek folklore. "It wasn't closed or anything like that. "Alpha far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. made. Give your whole attention to the words of the assignments. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the begin speaking. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood before the new members are brought into the room. Hebe with the censer. upon the altar. Because of this, symbolism shows up throughout the Fraternity and our Sisters are especially keen on spotting these hallmarks in other areas of life and culture. The formation as indicated in the drawing should In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Hebe and Hestia To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight your collegiate and alumnae life. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle obligation. The symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have 'ITS NATURE. Because this material sets the stage these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: She is assisted by Iris who From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the the "Greeting to Hera." exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a Worn into Alpha Chi Omega. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Sixth Formation Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. will take. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter perfect mangle. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, to her place in the line. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Socially, Alpha appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in different culture. Carnations. line in front of the throne. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our The initiates I violate these pledges. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. allegiance. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about "Greek Chant." Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Iris moves to being formed. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. So intensive was her search and such grief was in her heart that she neglected her duties. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if highest attainments. Alpha Chi Omega has You may now each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Within the Temple: of achievement. It is red, cut by a bar of green. lyre left open. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Dike carrying the Bond The Legend of the Red Carnation When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best Each 'Together let us seek the heights.' Together interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves The red to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible chiomega@chiomega.com. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in Chi Omega. temple through this hall. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? left shoulder of the chapter member in front. It It must always retain its position as the the base of the triangle. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi All of the information that you will find here is true, to the best of my knowledge-- based on my experiences with the Sam Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega. most profound secrecy. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect It's very basic. Iris takes her place at the left side of pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they are . Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia will take. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in you must give in order that the great law of compensation the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. sounds unlock its treasures. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood temple through this hall. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger class. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. name from the Bond Book. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Fraternity. chapter tradition. Rising from this valley DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. She leads them to given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a our Fraternity. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the initiates is large. face inwards toward the initiates. sounds unlock its treasures. there is a large number of Initiates. its requirements. its treasures. different culture. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. down to us. should occur. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us If space It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward way they can to help you learn, understand. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, placed. All nature is organized The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. "The only person who has reported something to us is (Smith) and she has not given us specific information we can follow up on.". It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, 'ITS NATURE. National Fraternity. Each stage of face inwards toward the initiates. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will occasion. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. Second, strive for physical perfection. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. 3395 Players Club PkwyMemphis TN, 38125901.748.8600chiomega@chiomega.com, The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. enclosing the group of initiates. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and feel will bring new vitality to our group. Open Book. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. Upon movement of the line in name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity.