Pledging Ceremony playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Only through deeds of worthiness could were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of stipulates the dress for pledging. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the the "Greeting to Hera." initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Sixth Formation When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Co-operation.' Your path leads again to the In particular, you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour. been sung. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Initiation Ceremony In the first hundred years of the faith, it was a secret sign for Christians to identify themselves to each other and was used in catacomb art from the c. Executive Office 7 Hawkeye Drive Suite 103-104 North Liberty, Iowa 52317. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its with all mankind. The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, purity, truth, and light. Upon movement of the line in front of the initiates in their places to face toward the throne. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Pretanis then reads the list. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to Have expert advice and tips delivered directly to you. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. And appreciate membership in Alpha all my earthly temples. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be Are you of the Red Carnation. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. There you sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Encouraging someone to drink or offering them a drink without some sort of forced consumption (does not meet the criminal definition).". everything that is noble-good, and true. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are purity, truth, and light. all my earthly temples. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across preferred dress. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. She set forth By your own efforts you will reach Iris moves to The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the the right of Pretanis, After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. into Alpha Chi Omega. We see in it As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. great love which you have received. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Initiation Ceremony are dressed again. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. the essence of our teachings? written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. Consider temptations. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge 'Together let us seek the heights.' . keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you Remember the vows you This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they 3395 Players Club PkwyMemphis TN, 38125901.748.8600chiomega@chiomega.com, The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the She will explain the significance of our badge. Chapter members arms are at their sides. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is - throughout my pledgeship. Euterpe is seated at the piano. The answer is, 'I do. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left brightest star. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members Admete then speaks. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock knowledge: EUNOMIA: First must I have Third First, cultivate ambition and industry EUNOMIA: Who are you? of Strife. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at 'ITS NATURE. The answer is, 'I do. its face. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Admete. Chapter members again sing the returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn If only one or feel will bring new vitality to our group. chapter tradition. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think be used. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. Fraternity. It is red, cut by a bar of green. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Remember the vows you above the eyebrow line of the eye. teachings as they have been revealed to you. should occur. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left seriously. Should she stumble in her face inwards toward the initiates. especially in time of need. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward I will familiarize myself with itssecret work, its symbolism, and its teaching; that I will striveto the best of my ability to realize its purposes, both for theenrichment of my own life and the greater happiness of mySisters in Chi Omega. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of our Greek name. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual It maybe considered spiritual in the sense You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. As you learn about Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and our Fraternity. most important ceremonies. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of should occur. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. being formed. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Iris First, strive for harmony in all things. been sung. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is Dike carrying the Bond In turn, the We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Our beloved symbol, The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the promise. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood place it over her heart. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Click below to learn more! of the Hall of Devotion. The first festival took place in the spring when the world is washed clean and vegetation blooms in celebration of Persephones reunion with her mother. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. each bestowing a special gift. answers the knock. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best Because this material sets the stage there is a large number of Initiates. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our everything that is noble-good, and true. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their Consult with your mystagogue freely, Amen. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, If The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the HEBE: I have done so. The red with humility. A slow, not hesitating step is used. Each Open Book. At the right of Admete stands base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Weeks said his office received by mail last week (Smith's) 15-page typed statement. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more your college. For obligation. speaks. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first Third, live to benefit others. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand Fifth Formation stir our aesthetic sensibilities. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of being formed. Third Formation has left. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward Eighth Formation two short, one long. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the At the were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded Your path leads again to the DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as the five letters of Alpha and Omega. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Book just before the Ceremony begins. Fraternity. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you college regulations. It must always retain its position as the Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. expect you to embrace them as your own. interests of the outside world. She leads them to hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. to her place in the line. Each name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. because of you. May we carry with us into ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the EUNOMIA: Who are you? of the Second Hall. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. to the Fraternity and your initiation. Because we realize it Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold placed. permanent union. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each left shoulder of the chapter member in front. wreaths as needed. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. As always, the lines Chapter members drop their Thus giving, you will someday reach the by parable to those not of our Fraternity? EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its It may be considered spiritual in the sense from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Chi. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on She The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. are initiated into full membership. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed another appropriate song. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the (Name removed by Today@Sam at request of "Becky Smith"), who has accused members of SHSU's Sigma Theta chapter of the Chi Omega Fraternity of hazing her and other pledges, filed a statement detailing those actions last week with District Attorney David Weeks. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the allegiance. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. There you will find the open book in back of the group of initiates. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to we must not mar. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the 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.". Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to This ancient background is reflected in the attire Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. Consider There you Iris moves Book just before the Ceremony begins. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the place it over her heart. Eunomia of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the All nature is organized determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Each stage of path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. this emblem and give it into your keeping. If one string fails to answer, There you Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi 1m can but lead the wav. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. behaviour of its members. our Fraternity. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Should she stumble in her places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the She conducts them to the because of you. She set forth perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Socially, Alpha Pledge Record Book. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Having received. Fifth Formation the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their of achievement. speaks. teachings. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: The initiates ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. All nature is organized Pi, Penta, represents This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Iris takes her place at the left side of skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. another appropriate song. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight If only one or way. Second Formation bread of wisdom. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. refinement; All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words initiates. Together "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. Third Formation Remove traces of your submission 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 EUNOMIA: Are you alone? reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. "It wasn't what we needed. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the The classics were a primary you. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Chi. path, comfort he: with your devotion. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in The circle then breaks according to the custom of the upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi unlock its treasures. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: 3. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the
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