MARCH 2011

CHI-O DAYS

From goofy owl statues to hand-me down sweaters, Chi-O days spoiled the new members with all things XΩ. The tradition lives on, each day representing a new theme. C day brought Chi-O crafts, clocks, candies, cookies and other C treats. H day brought old hand-me down apparel back to life. I day brought insignia and new Chi-Omega flavored gear. O day brought owls, and lots of them. Hoot Hoot!

REVELATION

At the end of the week, the new members were surprised with a big sister at revelation. As a result, family photos were taken and big-little relationships were made. Congratulations to all the new big sisters!

BARN DANCE

Our spring function, Crush Dance was a rootin' tootin' time! This years theme was Rope Em' In Chi O's. A special thanks to our Social Chair Kate Allen, for making the function a great success.

NEW BETA LAMBDA WEBSITE

If you didn't get the chance to check it out last month, Chi Omega Beta Lambda now has a NEW up to date website!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

EASTER EGG HUNT

The ladies of Beta Lambda are hosting an annual Easter Egg Hunt "Egg"stravaganza!

The event invites children of all ages and is open to the public.

Bring your kids, your siblings, your cousins, your friends!

Meet at the chapel on April 17th at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, email Kathleen McCall at kmccall@carthage.edu.

Do you know a fellow family member or alum that would like to be on the CHI-O list serve? Send their email address to tbeltran@carthage.edu!

HOOTERS OF THE MONTH

AMANDA CROIX

Senior

Exercise Sport Science

unique, funny, determined

a personal achievement: the first NCAA National Champion in Carthage Swimming history and 3rd in Carthage history

hobbies: baking, sports, exercising, laughing

interesting fact: "I have 2 older sisters that were both Chi Omegas at Carthage- Heather '09 and Lauren '07, both Vice Presidents of Beta Lambda."

DAYNA COREY

Senior

Business Administration

outgoing, fun, caring

inspirational quote: "dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today"

favorite function: dive

how you see yourself in 10 years: married and living life to its fullest

why you love chi omega: all the great experiences and sisters

REIKO ARIMURA

Senior

English Major, Secondary Education Minor

sassy, eclectic, mischievous

a personal achievement: english department scholar

hobbies: taxidermy, writing, and eating

something on your bucket list: to write a best selling novel

inspirational quote: "True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they've gotta match."

IGGY LOPEZ

Junior

Social Work

caring, funny, easy-going

hobbies: dancing and shopping

favorite function: semi formal

something on your bucket list: skydiving & scuba diving

why you love chi omega: "It has given me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful girls. It has also given me the chance to work on my leadership skills and put them into action."

SPENCER BEST

Sophomore

Mathematics

loving, goofy, trustworthy

a personal achievement: Ran the 2010 Chicago Marathon

hobbies: running, coaching, crocheting

something on your bucket list: to make a difference

how you see yourself in 10 years: "Teaching in some place wonderful."

FEBRUARY 2011

SPRING RECRUITMENT

Congratulations to sister Ally Schwartzoff for making recruitment such a success! The new year brought new themes such as Wizard of Oz and Valentines Day inspired parties. There is no place like Chi Omega and Chi-O is where the heart is were among the few. Sisterly effort was definitely shown throughout the week.

BID DAY

After all was said and done, we recruited 14 beautiful baby hooters... 14! Congratulations to Lauren Jensen, Tara Hamblin, Kaleigh Martin, Kenzie Gustafsson, Megan Lancaster, Allyson Dahms, Maggie Shelton, Lissette Andrade, Mollie Miller, Gabrielle Richards, Margot Parrish, Diane Hahn, Kristie Schmidt and Lynsey DeWitt!

THE FIRST 14 DAYS

The first 14 days as a new baby hoot have been filled with owl pal lunch dates, Chi Omega trinkets, friendly notes and signs galore. They girls are so excited to be apart of our ever-growing sisterhood, as are we to have them!

NEW BETA LAMBDA WEBSITE

Chi Omega Beta Lambda now has a NEW up to date website! Check it out today!

Do you know a fellow family member or alum that would like to be on the CHI-O list serve? Send their email address to tbeltran@carthage.edu!

HOOTERS OF THE MONTH

KATELYN SCHAFERNAK

Senior

Elementary Education

enthusiastic, artistic, supportive

a personal achievement: Chi Omega Executive Board for two consecutive terms

hobbies: boating, crafting, visiting the Chicago Art Institute to see Edward Hopper's 'Night Hawks' and works by Toulouse Lautrec

KT GAST

Senior

Biology/Neuroscience

unique, intelligent, sisterly

a personal achievement: getting in Marquette Dental School

hobbies: friends, photography, dance & the Green Bay Packers

how you see yourself in 10 years: a successful pediatric oral surgeon with a family

CHRISTINE FRISCH
Junior
Communication/Public Relations/ Spanish Minor

fun-loving, genuine, sweet

a personal achievement: had an internship at a news station over the summer

hobbies: red hots dance team, reading, running, scrapbooking

favorite function: formal

ALYSSA SKOWRONSKI

Sophomore
Special/Elementary Education

crazy, friendly, fun

inspirational quote: "live life to the fullest"

something on your bucket list: skydiving

why you love chi-o: "I love having the sisterhood- It's a family away from family"

DECEMBER 2010

COOKIE EXCHANGE

Our sisterhood event for the month was an ugly sweater themed cookie exchange. It was great to kick off the Christmas season with goofy outfits, our sisters and of course cookies.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

Sister Lauren Schoepke coordinated a Self-Defense Class for the chapter. Chi-O's can keep it classy, and kick butt if needed!

VARIETY SHOW

Singers, Comedians, Musicians and more came to share their talents and help raise money for our annual Make-A-Wish Variety Show. Our Make-A-Wish family was even there to enjoy the fun and judge the winner! An act of true sisterhood was shown when some girls from the DePaul Rho Mu chapter of Chi Omega came to support us as well. Overall, the night was a success.

SEMI-FORMAL

This years theme was 'Miss Chi-Omega'. Everyone wore a sash made by sister Carly Christensen with the name of their hometown on it. At the end of the night, votes were tallied to determine who was 'Miss Beta Lambda'. Congratulations to sister Katelyn Schafernak!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to our newly engaged sister, Kylie Gustaffson!

Do you know a fellow family member or alum that would like to be on the CHI-O list serve? Send their email address to tbeltran@carthage.edu!

HOOTERS OF THE MONTH

CASEY ARVIN
Senior
Elementary Education

easygoing, friendly, happy
how you see yourself in 10 years: "teaching 4th grade & just living life!"
favorite function: owl-o-ween
why you love chi-o: it offers so many opportunities to grow as a person, friend & professional

JULIE SARGENT

Junior

Biology

fun, loving, random

hobbies: singing, knitting, lacrosse, volleyball, arts & crafts, soccer

something on your bucket list: "To go to France!"

interesting fact: "I love chocolate milk!"

MAGGIE HUNSINGER

Junior

Elementary & Special Education

outgoing, energetic, talkative

a personal achievement: president of colleges against cancer (relay for life)

something on your bucket list: "To be belle for a day at Disney World"

inspirational quote: live, laugh, love

KATE ALLEN

Sophomore

Spanish

outgoing, hardworking, classy

hobbies: shopping, scrapbooking, exercising

inspirational quote: "Never frown, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile"

why you love chi-o: "For all my gorgeous, caring sisters"

NOVEMBER 2010

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Special thanks to sisters Ally Schwartzhoff and Carly Christiansen for having the chapter over for a thanksgiving dinner! Not only did we get to stuff our faces with a homemade meal, but got to celebrate our thanks for having such a great sisterhood.

SLATING

Congratulations to our new e-board: sisters Alyssa Hafferkamp (GH), Jodie Waller (GTB), Hilary Masterton (GKA), Sahar Ali (GNV), Julie Sargent (GM), Iggy Lopez (Personnel), Ally Schwartzoff (Recruitment) and Danielle Lamorgese (Panhel).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cardinal Cabinet has a new position... Introducing the Spirit Chair!

The Spirit Chair is in charge of notifying the chapter when a sister has any sort of event on campus (sporting event, theatre performance, art show, anything!) that could use some Chi-O spirit. The sister with the most spirit is rewarded the "spirit stick" for that month. This position is a great way to get involved with sisters outside their lives in Beta Lambda and show some sisterly support.

Do you know a fellow family member or alum that would like to be on the CHI-O list serve? Send their email address to tbeltran@carthage.edu!