CHI OMEGA

Chi Omega’s of all ages gathered at The Briar Club on the evening of April 5th to celebrate the 122nd anniversary of Chi Omega. Alumnae and collegiate Psi Zeta’s enjoyed mixing and mingling with old and new

friends over dinner followed by awards and recognitions. The evening concluded with hugs, new friends, tears and as always, ‘Shades’.

70 & 50 year honorees enjoyed catching up with their pledge sisters.

Three generations of Chi O’s gathered to celebrate the 70th year of membership in Chi Omega for Dr. Joyce Thompson. Pictured L-R: Joyce Thompson (Iota), granddaughter Caroline Rahmn (Iota Alpha), & daughters Kem Frost (Iota) &

Jill Zivley (Iota)

Members of the 2016 - 2017 executive board & committee members.

50 Year Members Kathy Brandt Anderson - Iota

Carole Maida Bailey - Iota Barbara Miller Collie - Iota Alpha

Carol Harrison Junell - Iota Susan Patterson Mize - Psi Zeta

Melinda Hill Perrin - Iota Connie Wilkinson Wittenbraker - Rho Epsilon

Chi Omega Houston Scholarship Fund Scholarship Recipients

Emma Carlson - Texas Christian University Cara Collins - University of Texas

Margaret Mathias - University of Texas Elizabeth Mayes - University of Texas Anna Powell - University of Virginia

Emily Thamm - Texas A&M Amanda Thompson - University of Alabama

A craft night was held on March 23rd. Attendees enjoyed sisterhood while making potted paper succulents at the

home of Megan Verity.

SoulCycle Memorial opened their doors to the group on April 24th for a free night ride. The class was mostly

made up of Chi O’s who had a blast pedaling to the beats and encouraging each other along the way followed by

sweaty high fives.

70 Year Members Deena Anderson Andres -Iota

Ann Edwards Lee - Iota Betty Booker Pennington - Betta Gamma

Joyce Butler Thompson - Iota Betty Jo Walker Upton - Iota Gamma

Mother’s Club Scholarship Recipients

Anna Powell - University of Virginia Clara Collins - University of Texas Meg Mathias - University of Texas

Elizabeth Mayes - University of Texas Amanda Thompson - University of Alabama

Julie Rogers - University of Houston Emma Carlson - Texas Christian University

Emily Thamm - Texas A&M Harper McGee - Baylor University

Morgan Becker - Texas A&M Brittany Nicole Becker - Texas A&M Maggie Fulcher - University of Texas

Hruska Fichter Scholarship

Scholarship Recipient Courtland McNeill – Ole Miss

L-R: Sheridan Edwards (Zeta Beta), Renee Anagnostopoulos (Delta Kappa), Kristen Byrd (Rho Epsilon), & Tessa Gartin (Iota Alpha)

L-R Top: Amanda Thompson, Cara Collins, Emma Carlson & Anna Powell L-R Bottom: Emily Thamm, Margaret Mathias & Elizabeth Mayes

Book Club will be held at the home of Margaret Wallace Brown

Monday, May 22nd

7-9pm

Join us for sisterhood and discussion on our two books:

My Grandmother asked me to tell you she’s sorry by Fredrik

Backman And Goodnight June by Sarah Jio

The Spring General Meeting was held on the evening of April 12th at the home of Patricia Goeringer. Sisters enjoyed

appetizers while socializing before the meeting. Julie Novak (Psi Beta), presented her Top 10 Tips to Total Health and

Wellness. Julie has an extensive background in the healthcare industry, currently she is the Associate Dean for Practice at the University of Texas Health Science Center at

Houston School of Nursing. Julie has shared this presentation at numerous Chi Omega Make-A-Wish events around the country. Everyone learned something new that evening along with the reminders of what we already know

we should be doing to live a healthier lifestyle.

L-R: McKinzie Howard (Xi Kappa), Janet Jones (Kappa Zeta), Leslie King (Kappa Zeta) & Hilary Stalarow (Psi Zeta)

L-R: Susan Perez (Psi Beta), Julie Novak (Psi Beta) & Peg Palisin (Psi Zeta)

L-R: Melissa DeLaGarza (Psi Zeta), McKinzie Howard (Xi Kappa), & Kristen Byrd (Rho Epsilon)

L-R: Front Row: Gayla Thompson (Xi Kappa), Kathleen Mayes (Iota), Jacque Greebon (Kappa Zeta), Dania Turner (Alpha Zeta), Gingerbread Man, Taylor Thompson (Theta Lambda) &

Sheridan Edwards (Zeta Beta) Back Row: Alicita Collins (Phi Gamma), Stephanie Weiss (Psi Zeta), Melinda Byrd (Epsilon

Zeta), Kay Heard (Kappa Zeta), Carol Scarbrough (Theta Kappa) & Joni Fichter (Alpha Zeta), not pictured Gwen Koch (Rho Epsilon)

Chi Omegas gathered at The Center to assist Gingersnaps, Etc. on Thursday, February 23 by packing cookies. Proceeds from all product sales benefit programs and clients of The Center, our long-term philanthropy.

Gwen has been a loyal participant of the Alumnae Association since her college graduation from Texas Christian University (Rho Epsilon) in the mid-1970s. She undoubtedly, and without waiver, steps up with participation and a helping hand wherever she can serve. In our Alumnae Association Gwen has served in the role of President as well as taken on TWO, yes TWO, terms as the Chi Omega Kaleidoscope chair when we hosted the Best of Texas Market. In fact, one friend said, “She made that look so easy. Her talents and grace make everything she does look effortless!” She shows up to fundraising events, social gatherings, cookie packing at The Center, whatever the event, if she can make it, she is there, especially if it benefits one of our worthy causes. Gwen also served on the board of Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Association, where she spent two years as the publicity chair. Gwen and her husband Joseph have two sons, one daughter and five grandchildren.

Stephanie Aaron Weiss (Psi Zeta) & Gwen Sorsby Koch (Rho Epsilon) taking a break from packing cookies at The Center.

Gwen’s family surprised her after receiving Woman of the Year.

L-R: Jennifer Robin (Epsilon Zeta), Melissa

DeLaGarza (Psi Zeta), Gwen Koch (Rho

Epsilon), Taylor Thompson

(Theta Lambda), Lou

Black (Rho Epsilon), & Sally

Reed (Theta Kappa) not

pictured Marie Fischer (Xi)

Chatting, chips and Cinco de Chi O! Chow Omega threw a fiesta on May 2nd at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen in Memorial. The group

gathered for a festive lunch and enjoyed lots of catching up with old and new friends.

Join or Renew by May 31st to be entered into a

raffle for a FUN FABULOUS PRIZE!

Drawing to be held at Fall Coffee, need not be

present to win.

Dear Sisters who are writing RIFs and Letters of Support (LOS),

Please be sure to follow the proper

procedures listed on www.chiomegahouston.com

> Recruitment Tab > Quick Guide.

Please use the on-line system so we can best support

Potential New Members going to universities nationwide. The on-line RIF form is

on www.chiomega.com on your personal home page.

For LOS, use the link that is posted on

www.chiomegahouston.com which is

https://everyday.chiomega.com/Interactive-Tools/Recruitment-Advisors

to find the email address of the RIF/LOS advisor at a specific

university then send an email with your LOS in the body directly to her

with a cc: to recruitment@chiomegahouston.c

om.

We are processing as soon as RIFs/LOS come in to help PNMs

maximize their options as they Go Greek!

Thanks to everyone for your help!! Chi Omega Recruitment Board of

Houston

Hoots: Dr. Linda Sagarnaga Magill (Psi Zeta) received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Houston. Linda is an anesthesiologist, she is President of Houston Anesthesia Consultants. Kylie Fichter (Tau) daughter of Joni Hruska Fichter (Alpha Zeta) is engaged to Pace Murphy. Kylie is a recent graduate of The University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism. Kylie received The Best of Meek Dean’s Award, only 1% of the student enrollment is selected for this honor. Courtland McNeill (Tau) daughter of Stacy Williams McNeill (Alpha Zeta) won The Chi Omega Kaleidoscope Scholarship from the Houston Area Panhellenic Association.

Hugs: Omega Chapter: Kitty Morris Kyle (Epsilon Zeta) March 2017 Amy Wehring Novelli (Alpha Zeta) April 2017 Kimberly Yates Burleson (Iota) May 2017 Courtney Neilon Troup (Iota) May 2017

High Fives: Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Executive Board Committee Chairs!

At the Chi Omega Mothers Club of Houston’s annual spring luncheon, Co-Presidents Joni Fichter (Alpha Zeta) and Kathleen Mayes (Iota) passed the torch to the 2017-18 Co-Presidents Stephanie Stangel, Marian Richards (Rho Epsilon) and Laura Kaplan (Iota) + Treasurer Angie Collins. Senior moms were then recognized with flowers including a white carnation, a red rose of love and a yellow rose of friendship in honor of each mother/daughter. The mothers enjoyed a wonderful luncheon in Patricia Goeringer’s (Alpha Zeta) beautiful home then gathered to make study boxes filled with owls, snacks, study supplies and personal items to encourage scholarship before social obligations. For more information or to join, contact Stephanie Stangel at legnatss@gmail.com.

Psi Zeta had 100% participation among all Chi Omega collegians in the Persephone Circle for 2016. They won a chapter-wide pizza party and swag courtesy of headquarters. They were one of only 7 chapters across the US. UH Chi Omegas enjoyed time with sisters at Frontier Fiesta 2017! Chi Omega was awarded the Koppel for best show along with Sigma Nu and Sigma Epsilon. Chi O was also awarded best actress: Jennifer Ho, and alumnae Amanda Hunt was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award! At the recent CFSL Night of Celebration, Psi Zeta won some amazing awards, including:

Psi Zeta Seniors enjoyed The Eleusinian Banquet with Houston Alumnae on April 5th.

Psi Zetas at Frontier Fiesta.

Executive Officer of the Year: Julia Nitschmann Houston Panhellenic Council Member of the Year: Jamison

Carson Chapter Advisor of the Year: Dawn Farley (4th Consecutive Chi O!) Fraternal Excellence Program Awards:

o Excellence in Ritual & Values o Excellence in Leadership Development o Excellence in Intellectual Development

Overall Fraternity Excellence Program Recognition: o Axia Award – Excellence in three areas