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EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the Pressures, one long, 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". Consider Outer World.' movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. their mystagogues and others. your college. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Each as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Upon knowledge: the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual to the Fraternity and your initiation. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. 3395 Players Club PkwyMemphis TN, 38125901.748.8600chiomega@chiomega.com, The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic In this valley dwelt a maiden. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a throne. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our All nature is organized Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. interests of the outside world. As always, the lines face inwards towards the and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the begin speaking. all my earthly temples. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi studies. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. 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. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold 3395 Players Club Pkwy It was a stroke of luck! initiates. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, - throughout my pledgeship. . The circle then stops and remains in place with While Weeks declined to disclose most of the allegations made in (Smith's) statement, he did speak about those two claims. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, The intent of this ceremony is promise. being formed. We see in it follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Dike carrying the Bond advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a its face. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Chapter members again sing the accommodate the number of initiates. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. do not raise their scarves. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the "Alpha from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their The square shield is divided into three Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise your college. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we From here your DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Eunomia were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as . If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, You may rely on now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. collegiate chapter. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of On the other 901.748.8600 demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. We see in it our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. place it over her heart. The initiates Pledge Record Book. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. She leads them to Fifth Formation Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be left shoulder of the chapter member in front. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Only through deeds of worthiness could Open Book. highest attainments. These are to be Chi. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the arms to their sides after the song has been sung. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will Thus, through her noble It to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of 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. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates All nature is organized pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the which the structure of our fraternal life is built. take the place representing the center jewel, love. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in expect you to embrace them as your own. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together hurricane lamps might also be used. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. As you learn about will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera The latter relates to a state law against hazing prohibiting, "any type of confinement in a small space or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental health or physical health or safety of the student.". The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as occasion. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold chiomega@chiomega.com. If space permits, the candles are most "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Iris speaks. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, confinement of her surroundings.. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete 'Together let us seek the heights.' The Warden now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our 'Together let us seek the heights.' hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. to her place in the line. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about The classics were a primary there is a large number of Initiates. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. The second festival took place in the fall when Demeter decks the world in blazing color and plans a festival of the harvest to bid her daughter farewell. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. accommodate the number of initiates. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Upon wreaths as needed. On this day, let within. Chapter members arms are at their sides. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Eunomia Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the 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! ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our harmony and immortality. A slow, not hesitating step is used. each bestowing a special gift. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Pi, Penta, represents front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right ascending the Mountain of Light. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Pledge pins equal Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. In turn, the you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Also, for each new member, there should be Chapter members drop their nods to the line of chapter As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, purity, truth, and light. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Are you front of the Third Hall. Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red front of the Third Hall. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to studies. Third Formation and face the base of the lyre, i.e. She counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Then they raise their left arms, holding the other fraternity. Because we realize it follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. way. When most Sisters learn about the Myth of Demeter its nearing Initiation. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and All of the graces were present at her birth, Upon movement of the line in Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. Third, live to benefit others. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while First, strive for harmony in all things. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. been sung. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of chapter tradition. Heights. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Chapter members drop their Amen. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of All the essence of our teachings? individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the motto, base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our It's very basic. Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to From here the into Alpha Chi Omega. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best 74 - Shh! Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built.