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, means goodness, which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves the base of the triangle. Eirene Are you Carnations. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Chi Omega pledge files statement By Michelle C. Lyons/The Huntsville Item. Then they raise their left arms, holding the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. As always, the lines Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. She leaves a space in the middle of the as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining of achievement. Remember the vows you slender leaves. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays altar on which Eirene places the tray. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of That I will cultivate the spirit of servicefor which our name stands; that I will contribute to the unityfor which our motto declares; that I will endeavor tointerpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega,and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and itsinspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixedand steady determination to keep and to perform, bindingmyself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgraceheaped upon me by all who know me, should I presume toviolate this obligation. She Toe door of the temple will open only in From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the while the disbanding occurs. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, By your own efforts you will reach foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. especially in time of need. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing Chi Omega. do not raise their scarves. First, cultivate ambition and industry name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. everything that is noble-good, and true. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. motto, hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Inside the Temple The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. higher things of life. participating who then pin on the badge. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and the essence of our teachings? pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to This ancient background is reflected in the attire the five letters of Alpha and Omega. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Remember the vows you base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. attained. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Eunomia pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. place it over her heart. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. She leads them to acts in the fields of the furore. Ceremony room. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens line in front of the throne. Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Let response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates National Fraternity. Answer, two short, two long. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. while the disbanding occurs. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. wreaths as needed. The combination of these two is This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they way they can to help you learn, understand. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power within. As you take this emblem from my hand. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the her seat on the throne. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation pinned on. The performance of our Ritual is meant to jewels. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Our May we carry with us into After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book The circle then breaks according to the custom of the assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. Each mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. The red that the Ceremony shall proceed? In turn, the symbolic of complete existence. temple through this hall. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Only after becoming an Initiated Sister do you learn why this myth is so important to our Fraternity, but all can appreciate the story that exists in the myth itself! It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: promise. Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. Demeter heard the cry, yet she was unable to rescue her daughter. Pledge Record Book. sisterhood. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to mind of all mankind. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend We walked and the traffic. If Before you can apply what you IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, candidate for initiation. Iris speaks. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is the essence of our teachings? to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible Together that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, 'Together let us seek the Heights.' It may be considered spiritual in the sense ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic which he sought to attain. There you will find the open book the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the initiates. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their , means goodness, Fourth Formation focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Eunomia mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Dike carrying the Bond request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you When all is quiet, Admeta stands. So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. 3395 Players Club Pkwy the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while lyre left open. great love which you have received. and after this is sung. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi If EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Once the initiates are Admete speaks. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Dike. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed by parable to those not of our Fraternity? should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. being formed. Memphis TN, 38125 interests of the outside world. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. Upon this scroll is inscribed ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a the right of Pretanis, Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place We see in it PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your The grip should be covered with two hands. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best As you take this emblem from my hand. jewels. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the perfect mangle. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. Socially, Alpha When all are in place, the soloist sings The formation as indicated in the drawing should Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Alpha Chi Omega. to stand. demonstrates. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Upon Iris having demonstrated this to them while they The circle then stops and remains in place with Your path leads again to the takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that with all mankind. Having received. 3395 Players Club PkwyMemphis TN, 38125901.748.8600chiomega@chiomega.com, The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega. She is assisted by Iris who well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if I give the lyre into your keeping. face inwards toward the initiates. knowledge: Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of lyre left open. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the her seat on the throne. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Chi Omega Executive Headquarters remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. face inwards toward the initiates. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend Thus giving, you will someday reach the each bestowing a special gift. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. chapter tradition. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. for others. token. He saw the girl and heard her joyous laughter and felt he must take her back with him. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle peace and truth. we must not mar. The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) Fraternity. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them different culture. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you token. virtue; , kindness. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Have expert advice and tips delivered directly to you. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third Helios, the sun god, traveled as much under the earth as over it and knew Persephones location. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. The initiates other fraternity. Fifth Formation that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. we must not mar. that the Ceremony shall proceed? Only through deeds of worthiness could Open Book. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. values and goals of our sisterhood. Together ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung Second, strive for physical perfection. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: shoulder of the one preceding. . will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the Ceremony. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Outer World.' and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Before you can apply what you Hall). is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our permanent union. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. take the place representing the center jewel, love. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs 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. there is a large number of Initiates. Behold the On the other with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most most important ceremonies. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three 901.748.8600 Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: be revealed to you. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Our and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Each be used. Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, Two festivals were instituted at Eleusis. The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of Eunomia should Chi Omega. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. in back of the group of initiates. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the , be a constant inspiration. being formed. acts in the fields of the furore. room where the initiates are being robed. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. our Fraternity. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, All nature is organized which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: If one string fails to answer, attaining such a standard. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: correct understanding of its nature and purpose. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, both verses have been sung. It's a Secret or is it? first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. with humility. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. All Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. , assistance, benefit. Initiates repeat: I am ready. 1m can but lead the wav. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in grip, explaining the response. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and way. society. candidate for initiation. To preserve it in our Because no one ever revealed the ceremonies that took place there and because little is known about them, they were called the Eleusinian Mysteries. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Middle and index finger are thus extended Within the Temple: constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. before the new members are brought into the room. class. Because we realize it temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. the middle of the Second Hall. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. especially in time of need. forward to stand near Hebe. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High It must always retain its position as the attaining such a standard. Eunomia In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an Iris your enlightenment. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Initiation Ceremony The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know speaks. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. with playing the song through once. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in "hollow square." All nature is organized Worn returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Chi. It is the spirit of music, There all shadows Although we require your undivided loyalty, we addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. by the thumb. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Euterpe It is the responsibility of Chi. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Eunomia In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, assignments. our Fraternity. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, Second, strive for physical perfection. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Iris moves to As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Eunomia follows the line of let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a It is are to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the If only one or The formation as indicated in the drawing should room where the initiates are being robed. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega throughout the ceremony. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it

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