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AOII History
On what date was Alpha Omicron Pi established
January 2, 1897
(month, day, year)?
At which college was AOII founded? Barnard College
Name the founder who was a crusader for peace
and human conditions, started the War Resisters
Jessie Wallace Hughan
League, and is the only Founder to have earned a
Ph.D. and have her own Wikipedia page.
Name the founder who was AOII National
President during the Depression years and was
Elizabeth Heywood Wyman
the first International President as she pioneered
expansion into Canada.
Name the founder who graduated first in her class
from New York University Law School and was the Helen St. Clair Mullan
framer of AOII’s Constitution and Bylaws.
Name the founder who was an author of 17 books,
owned an advertising agency and served as the Stella George Stern Perry
first National President and AOII Historian for life.

AOII 101
Name AOII’s international philanthropy: Arthritis
What is the English translation for To Dragma (our
The Sheaf
Fraternity’s magazine)?
Where is AOII’s International Headquarters
Brentwood, TN
located? (city and state)
What is AOII’s tagline? Inspire Ambition
What are the four pillars of AOII? Live, Learn, Lead, & Serve

The Four Founders of AOII

The Four Principles in the Object of the

There are multiple infinity symbols subtly
Fraternity
intertwined in the Infinity Rose, recognizing the
lifelong bond of friendship and membership in
The Four Pillars of the Fraternity: To Live,
Alpha Omicron Pi. What do the Infinity Rose petals
Learn, Lead and Serve
symbolize?
The Four Speeches and Symbols found in
Ritual
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AOII Shorthand
A member who previously served as an
PIP (Past International President)
International President
The group of collegiate officers expected to guide
the overall vision and direction of the chapter
ET (Executive Team)
through decision-making and collaboration with
fellow officers.
AOII HQ staff member who visits multiple chapters
to offer leadership training and operational
ELC (Educational Leadership Consultant)
guidance, as well as assisting in new chapter
chartering
AOII’s member only portal that gives members
access to the Governing Documents, sister search,
AL (AlphaLink)
the ability to update your information, pay dues,
recommend a potential new member, and more
Organization of 26 sororities that work together to
NPC (National Panhellenic Conference)
further the Greek community
An online collection of resources available to
officers and other members where they can find FTP (Fulfilling the Promise)
training modules, forms, workshops and webinars.
Fraternity officers who formulate policy and
XB (Executive Board)
oversee development of the Fraternity as a whole
AOII’s home office building HQ (Headquarters)

AOII Team
Please select the whether the AOII Team position is Professional Staff, an Elected Volunteer, or an Appointed Volunteer.

Executive Director (ED) Headquarters Professional Staff

Network Specialists (NS) Appointed Volunteer
Educational Leadership Consultants (ELC) Headquarters Professional Staff
International Standing Committees Appointed Volunteer
Foundation Board Elected Volunteer
Assistant Director of Properties (ADP) Headquarters Professional Staff
Properties Board Appointed Volunteer
International President (IP) Elected Volunteer
Assistant Director of Collegiate Experience/New Headquarters Professional Staff
Chapter Development (ADCE/ADNCD)
Chapter Advisor (CA) Elected Volunteer
Network Director (ND) Appointed Volunteer
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Executive Board (XB) Elected Volunteer

To be the legislative body of AOII

To meet at International Convention to

conduct Fraternity business
What is the purpose of AOII Council?
To meet at International Convention to
elect the AOII Executive Board and the AOII
Foundation Board

AOII Foundation
Name the fund that helps sisters, in dire need, with
bills that are unrelated to Fraternity fees and Ruby Fund
housing.
In addition to chapter specific scholarships, what
are the scholarships awarded each year to Diamond Jubilee Scholarship
qualified collegians and alumnae?

AOII for a Lifetime

Attend a Mentor Power Hour session

Join an Alumnae Chapter/Life Loyal & Pay

Alumnae Dues

Become an Advisor for a collegiate chapter

What is a way to get involved as an AOII Alumnae?
Serve as an international volunteer such as
Network Specialist or Director, Recruitment
Ambassador, Training Ambassador, Ritual
Education Ambassador, Board Member or
Standing Committee Member
Ask an Advisor

Go to the Alumnae Opportunities section of

the AOII website
How can you find out more about being an AOII
Alumnae?
Email the Assistant Director of Lifetime
Engagement

Talking to a local alumnae chapter

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Object of the Fraternity

“The object of the Fraternity shall be to encourage a spirit of (1.)___fraternity___ and

(2.)___love___ among its members; to stand at all times for (3.)___character___,
(4.)___dignity___, (5.)___scholarship___, and (6.)___college___ (7.)___loyalty___; to strive for
and support the best (8.)___interests___ of the colleges and universities in which chapters are
installed; and in no way disregard, injure, or sacrifice those interests for the sake of prestige or
(9.)___advancement___ of the Fraternity or any of its (10.)___chapters___.”

AOII Ritual
AOII’s Ritual has been changed significantly several False
times over the years.
All members recite all the Wardens’ Speeches during all True
Rituals except the Ritual for Initiation.
The AOII Badge is only worn by initiated members of True
AOII.
The guidelines for appropriate attire for Ritual are found
True
in the Ritual Education section of Fulfilling the Promise.

Reflection Questions
The tagline speaks to this mission and communicates to members and non-members that Alpha
Omicron Pi is filled with passionate and powerful women — women who are impacting the world
through a shared vision to achieve what the heart desires. Sisters who are living these values are
changing the future.
How do you connect to AOII’s tagline, Inspire Ambition?
The opportunities for leadership within AOII provide excellent training and experience that you
can carry with you throughout your life. Learning how to use your own strengths and build upon
them as a leader is what leadership development in AOII is all about.
List one way AOII has enhanced your leadership skills.
As expressed in the Object of the Fraternity, all members of the Fraternity are expected to live the
values of character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty to the fullest and carry the spirit of
AOII into the world around them.
What value resonates with you the most and why?
Our Founders were adamant that we let each member interpret for herself Ritual’s meaning.
That’s part of its beauty.
What does Ritual mean to you? How do you apply Ritual to your daily life outside of formal Ritual?