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Chi Omega Newsletter for Xi ZetaVol. 1

Fall 2012 Rush brings in an incredible new pledge

class of new members for the Xi Zeta Chapter.

New Pledge Class of Xi Zeta Chapter of Chi Omega at UT Martin on Bid Day - 2012

Contents:Pat Summit - Page 2Wish Granted - Page 3New Lodge - Page 3Owl Trot- Page 4New Council - Page 4

Rush has come and gone from

September 6-10. Rush Chair, Jerrie

Carrington, took on quite a chal-

lenge when this year’s number of

potential members skyrocketed.

Over 200 girls went through the

rush process this year.Jerrie made it a priority to make

the Chi Omega room stand out and

look and feel like home for the pro-

spective members. Many alumni

came to the rush parties and helped

set up, take down, and lend support

to the active members.

The rst night, Philanthropy

Night, was wonderful. The tables

full of pictures, owls, awards, and

more looked great. The tablesportrayed Chi Omega and it’s best

attributes to the ladies coming

through the rush.

Next, Skit Night let the ladies

get a taste of what Chi Omega was

all about through a series of skits

and songs.

Last but not least, there was

Preference Night. This night was

just a few speeches and talking on

a more personal level. We tried to

make the ladies feel at home.

Bid day let the active members

and new members nd out who got

who. After all the initial bid day

fun we left to go to an alumni’shouse for a BBQ. Afterwards, we

all went roller-skating late into the

night. Rush had once again given

Chi Omega a chance to expand and

grow.

Looking back on rush 2012,

we denitely got an amazing group

of ladies. These ladies make us

proud and make Chi Omega proud

everyday. We look forward towatching and helping them grow as

they move on through college and

through life.

Homecoming 2012: Peace, Love, and Martin

This year homecoming was

themed as the 60’s Peace, Love,

and Martin. This year the ladies

of Chi Omega put their best foot

forward in showing the world just

how classy we can be!

Ashley Grimes, a senior, was

nominated for homecoming queen

and made the homecoming court

for 2012. The Chi O ladies pulled

out in third place against the other

sororities in rope pull. In the New

Member Lip sync, the new mem-

bers brought home second place

with their great skits. In pyramid,

the ladies rocked the Elam Cen-ter with an amazing routine and

brought home second place. Many

alumni came to watch the events

and cheer on their fellow Chi O’s.

Homecoming was loads of fun

and was a chance for the alumni to

meet the newest members of the Xi

Zeta chapter.

Megan Burcham, Krista McRorie, Jessica Stone

Fall 2012



Hello alumni and sisters, I hope

this letter nds you well.

This past July I was honored

to attend Chi Omega’s National

Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

We all learned so much more

about the rich history of our

sisterhood and truly were able

to see the impact Chi Omega

as an organization has made

throughout the years in helping

our philanthropy, Make-a-Wish

grant many wishes and help make

children’s’ dreams come true.

Coming into the fall semester,

our chapter knew we wanted to

take a different approach to Formal

Recruitment and make it more fun

and break away from the old ways.

Jerrie Carrington, our recruitment

chair worked all summer on

reworking our recruitment

techniques. When the nal party

was over everyone had a smile. We

had achieved a successful rush.

The new members have shown

dedication and the love that we all

have for Chi O. Throughout the

semester we also had many exciting

moments including our 5k Owl

Trot, granting a wish, homecoming,

and countless memorable moments.

As the semester came to a

close we had slating for our new

executive board. I could not be

happier with the results.

I hope you are as proud as I am

to be called a Chi Omega, and that

you have a wonderful 2013!

Katie Blackburn G.H.

From the President

Katie Blackburn

Chi Omegas gathered to show

their support for Xi Zeta SisterPat Summitt during a ceremony

honoring her accomplishments.

Xi Zeta Chapter with Pat Summit during UTM Homecoming 2012

During homecoming this year,

Pat Summit paid a visit to UT Mar-tin and Chi Omega had the great-est pleasure of hosting her during

Quad City.Just outside of the University

of Tennessee-Martin Elam Center,

home of the men’s and women’sbasketball teams, hundreds ofspectators, including many ChiOmegas, watched as three bronze

statues portraying signicant alum-nae were unveiled.

The former women’s athleticdirector, Bettye Giles, the formerTennessee Lady Vols’ basketball

coach, Pat Summitt, and the late

former UT-Martin basketball

coach, Nadine Gearin, were eachhonored for all of their inuence in

women’s basketball.Pat Summitt, an initiate of the

Xi Zeta Chapter at the University

of Tennessee-Martin, went on towin eight NCAA basketball titles,16 SEC regular season and tourna-ment championships, and 1,098

games, which is the most in NCAAhistory in men or women’s basket-ball. She also received the highest

award presented to a civilian, the

2012 Presidential Medal of Free-dom.

Pat Summitt only spoke for a

few minutes at the statue unveil-ing; others described her as, “Aclass act,” and “Forever the same

person.” We are proud of all of herremarkable accomplishments asa mentor, coach, and Chi OmegaSister.

She also received the

highest award pre-sented to a civilian,

the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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We are proud to announce that a

wish has come true thanks to the Chi

Omega sisters and Make-a-Wish.

Mitch’s father, Mitch, and his two sisters

The new Chi Omega House will begin construction next fall semester

with other sorority housing thanks to the alumni.

Chi Omega has always been

proud to call Make-a-Wish ourphilanthropy since our partnershipbegan in 2001. Since our partner-ship began Chi Omega has raised

over $8 million and donated over

500,000 hours of community

service to help grant wishes. Eachsemester we strive to grant a wishthrough the organization.

This fall 2012 semester our

Make-a-Wish chair, Jordan John-

son, worked closely with M

a-Wish in order for us to gra13 year old Mitch Hill’s wigo on a Disney World Crui

December 1, the chapter gaat the First Presbyterian Ch

Trenton, TN to host an enha

ment party for Mitch and hiand friends. There was a bohouse obstacle course for aleach other (and a few of the

sisters raced as well), foodval games, and more for theto enjoy together. Mitch rec

lots of goodies and gifts incnew suitcase for his trip alocameras and autograph booall of the Disney characters

He will be leaving for hDisney cruise on Decemberwill spend Christmas with h

ily on the seas with Disney

For as long as Chi Omega hasbeen at UT Martin, sorority houses

have never part of the picture until

recently. The Alumni have beenhard at work to bring a house tocampus for all of the members toenjoy and host their rush parties,

weekly meetings, sisterhoods, andto create a safe environment for thewhole chapter.

Land has been purchased forthe sorority houses after much

debate and soon building will com-mence. The construction is sched-

uled to begin in t he fall semesterof 2013 of the Chi Omega Lodgealong with the construction ofAlpha Delta Pi and Alpha Omicron

Pi.

The $50,000 down payment hasbeen secured and the lodge is on

track now thanks to the efforts of

the amazing alumni of Chi Omega.

Each sorority has agreed to notexceed a maximum of $500,000 on

their respective houses during andafter construction.

We are so proud of our alumni’shard work and dedication to bring-ing a Chi Omega Lodge for the Ut

Martin Xi Zeta chapter.

Layouts have been releafor the houses by the contraEveryone is extremely exci

see the lodge come to life aable to have a place to call so we do not have to keep uUC for everything and takin

the UC rooms.



runners to keep going for the nish

line where refreshments waited for

them.

First place winners were

awarded for the men and women inage groups of 10-14, 15-17, 18-20,

21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, and 40

and up.

The Owl Trot has become a

great fundraiser for Make-a-Wish

and the members of Chi Omega

love hosting the race. The 5k bring

runners from as far away as Mem-

phis, TN and bringing in awareness

and donations for children who

have wishes!

3rd Annual Owl Trot, hosted by Chi Omega,

raised over $2,000 for Make-a-Wish.On November 10th the Xi Zeta

chapter hosted their 3rd annual

Owl Trot 5k run/walk. The head of

the Owl Trot, Mallory Robinson,

led the members of Xi Zeta to host-ing another successful 5k attracting

over 200 runners and raising over

$2,000 for Make-a-Wish.

The race started at 9 a.m. at The

Sideline in Martin, TN and wound

it’s way through the city to end

at The Sideline. The runners and

walkers were directed through the

city by members of Chi Omega sta-

tioned through out the course of the

run. The members encouraged theXi Zeta sisters ready for the Owl Trot!

We are proud to introduce the new governing council for

the Xi Zeta Chapter 2012-2013 school year.

U.S. PostagePaid

Martin, TNPermit No. 00

Rush Chair: Jessica Stone

Rush Assistant: Carrie Turner

Rush Information Ofcer: Rebecca

Stokes

Chi Omega - Xi Zeta Chapter

P.O. Box 99 University Center

Martin, TN 38238

President: Mallory Robinson

Vice President: Chelsea Boyd

Secretary: Catherine Cole

Treasurer: Anneliese Alexander

New Member Educator: Katelyn

Arnold

New Member Assistant: Elizabeth

Finley

Personnel: Shelby Hendren

Make-a-Wish Foundation Ofcer:

Krista McRorie

Panhellenic Delegate: Alli McClure

The UT Martin Panhellenic

Council has voted in their new

ofcers for 2012-2013. We are

proud to announce that two of

Chi Omegas were voted into the

council. We are proud to introduce

the new Panhellenic President,

Secily Scott and Vice President

Recruitment Chair, Camille

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