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Our chapter holds weekly meetings in our house, which we own, located on South Quad. Members of Gamma Omega do not live in the house, but instead use it for our weekly chapter and council meetings, as a place to hang out with fellow sisters, or to do homework. We got a new house mom this past spring, Missy Nabors. She has two dogs, Charlie and Lily, that we sometimes take on walks or play with at the house. We also raised money over the course of the past year which we used to repaint the entryway and living room and to refurnish the house, giving it a more updated and modern feel.
==Highlights of 2017==
This past spring we initiated 18 new members and we initiated an additional three new members in the fall through continual open bidding.
Many women in our chapter are part of various different honararies including 10 members in Mortar Board, 5 women were invited to join Omicron Delta Kappa and three were invited to join Phi Beta Kappa. We also have representation on the Panhellenic Executive Board through Emma Kopp who is the Vice President of Development. At the Greek awards, Gamma Omega received six different awards: Outstanding Public Relations Award, Outstanding Sorority President (Ellie Thien), Outstanding Sorority Scholar (Bridget Diana), Outstanding New Member (Erin Stewart) and Outstanding Greek Leader (Amanda Nelson and Haley Myer).
Our chapter goals for the year included: Facilitating an understanding of Standards within the chapter, increasing attendance to events, improving public relations, having a successful COB in the fall, and increasing collaboration with other FSL organizations. Our president, vice president of standards, new member chair, education chair and risk management chair participated in the regional convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Several of our members also participated in the UIFI conference where they had the opportunity to learn about leadership with other sororities and fraternities.
In the past year, we have supported numerous organizations philanthropy events including Dunkin Deltas (Delta Delta Delta), KATs with Bats (Kappa Alpha Theta), Anchor Splash (Delta Gamma), King of the Canes (Beta Theta Pi), Pi Phi Palooza (two times), Lambda Fall Bash (Lambda Chi Alpha), Derby Days (Sigma Chi), Crawfish Boil (Phi Psi introductory event), Volley for Vets (Kappa Sigma), D-Chi Car Smash (Delta Chi). We also had a team for Relay for Life and we won the synchronized lip-synch competition for Sigma Chi's Derby Days.
Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.
The Gamma Omega chapter is a supportive organization. For example, every week at chapter meetings we announce our involvements so others can attend. It is not unusual to see many Kappas at a softball game, Burpees show, or helping sisters with academics.
Chapter Philanthropy:
What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?
In the spring semester of 2017 the Gamma Omega chapter supported the Look Up Center. This organization was chosen because it was a way for our chapter to support and give back to our local community, while supporting the mission of our national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental. At the center, we worked with under privileged children on their homework and reading skills supporting literacy.
Chapter Facility:
The Gamma Omega chapter meets at 110 N. Mulberry Street, a house we own, where we hold weekly meetings in. The house is located on South Quad. Members of Gamma Omega do not live in the house, but instead use it for our weekly chapter and council meetings, as a place to hang out with fellow sisters, or to do homework. Our house mom Missy Nabors is leaving after this semester ends.
Oral History
Are there any current members, alumnae or advisers from your chapter that you recommend for the Fraternity’s oral history project? We are looking for Kappas with stories to tell – funny chapter memories, great professional achievement stories, heartwarming stories of how Kappa has helped them, etc. Natalie Kindler is a Gamma Omega alumnae. She graduated in 2017 and is now a Leadership Consultant, so she can share how her time at Gamma Omega lead her to her position as a leadership consultant.
