FSU Alpha Chi Omega

Beta Eta is involved with an organization on campus called Greeks Going Green. This group is dedicated to promoting sustainable habits among the Greek community on campus.

At the first meeting last week, the council praised our chapter for our incredible “Green” practices already! They are referring to our great recycling program started by collegian Stacia Dudley and our switch to recyclable products that we use for our coffee cups and lids. There is always room for improvement but the Alpha Chi Beta Eta chapter is dedicated to staying Green!

This week we are doing our part by promoting the organization. This banner was made by our banner chair, Rachel Levin. We are all doing our part to try to make FSU a greener community!

For more information on sustainable practices at FSU you can visit: http://www.facilities.fsu.edu/sustainability/

Brother of Hermes in the Royal Order of the Red Carnation

Congratulations to the new Brother of Hermes in the Royal Order of the Red Carnation

from left to right, Marc Harris, Christopher Riley, Ben Gauntlett, and Christian Nacke on joining those Gentlemen that have gone before them (the book has signatures back to the early 70’s) and participating in the Brother of Hermes Ceremony.

And thank you to each of the gentleman for all that they do for the Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega

Beta Eta’s in the local paper!

It is always fun to see sisters in the news. Click here to see the article featuring the Beta Eta sisters in local newspaper!

From left, Diana Davenport, Nicole Chimura and Lindsey Davidson collect money on Sunday as sorority and fraternity members from FSU gather donations for Dance Marathon, a student-run philanthropy for the Children’s Miracle Network and Shands Hospital. / GLENN BEIL/Democrat

Alex Hebert, left, and Joey DeYoung get a donation for Dance Marathon, a student run philanthropy for the Children’s Miracle Network and Shands Hospital. The dance is set for Feb. 17-19. / GLENN BEIL/Democrat

Sisters in the news!

Thanks to the ladies of ETE for sharing the amazing info below! It is always great to see sisters in the news!

It was fun to see Audra (Beta Eta, FSU) supporting the Mary Brogan Museum Titanic exhibit! We love to know our sisters are supporting the fine arts.

Our dear sister Karen (Beta Eta, FSU) is now hard at work with the American Cancer Society in Tallahassee. We are glad to promote her upcoming fun event: the Cattle Baron’s Ball.

Also glad to see our sister Kristen (Gamma Iota/Beta Eta, UF/FSU) still reaching out in the community and enjoying success at work.

We love these Real. Strong. Women.

Beta Eta & Gamma Iota Joint Executive Board Retreat

This weekend the ladies of the Beta Eta and Gamma Iota chapter traveled to St. George Island Florida for a weekend of sisterhood, education, and leadership!! This is the first year that a joint retreat has been held, and thus far it has been a success! Members of Beta Eta’s advisory board planned the retreat, and we were blessed to have the PCC, Amanda Causey, GI Advisor, Amanda, and UNF Advisor, Kathy come to help with breakouts!

Panhellenic House Tours..

What: Dance Marathon at Florida State University’s 1st Annual Sorority Holiday House Tour
When: Sunday, December 4th from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per student and senior – will include a tour of each of the 16 FSU sororities, food and refreshments, and presentations from local vendors.

Benefiting Dance Marathon, Childrens Miracle Network, and The Florida State University College of Medicine

The 1st Annual Sorority Holiday House Tour, benefiting Dance Marathon at The Florida State University, will take place Saturday December 4, 2011 from 12pm- 4pm. People from all over the state and local community will gather together in Tallahassee, Florida for this special event, as they step into the sorority houses at The Florida State University. This is the only time of year that these million dollar mansions open up their holiday-decorated houses for everyone to see! Free parking will belocated near the Westcott Building and check-in will begin at 11:30 in front of the Westcott Fountain. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased prior through each individual sorority, through Dance Marathon directly or at the event check-in table! If you have any questions about this event please contact Kyle Dunnington at fsudmexternalfundraising@gmail.com or (941) 524-5250.

Decorating for the Holidays..

Help a Sister this Holiday Season

Several months ago, I received word, that one of our own Beta Eta sisters houses had caught on fire. Lauren, her husband Trip, and son Cade, reside in Tallahassee, and were out to eat when they received a call from a neighbor that their house was on fire. They abruptly left the restaurant, and headed home to find their house in flames. This was about 6 months ago… Lauren and her family have been living at a local hotel ever since. This would be quite an adjustment for anyone, but I cannot even fathom doing so with a young toddler in tow.

Each time I chat with Lauren, she has maintained an upbeat and positive outlook on the situation. She even snapped the below photo in the aftermath, of the book she started the day of the fire, in her stricken home. This in spite of the fact that the family lost nearly everything. Yes the firemen were able to save photos, the computer with images, etc, and some clothes, but imagine watching everything you own up in flames.. Something I simply cannot fathom.

The entire family home, had to be gutted, taking the house down to the studs in parts. In fact they even took off what was left of the roof, and put on an entire new roof. Below are photos of the roof removal and such from July. You can also see the state of the interior at the time.

Much has occurred in the past 6 months.. Below are photos from recent weeks. As you can see drywall is going up, and painting will begin soon. Such a transformation.

The good news is the insurance company is telling the family they may be in prior to Christmas!!! This brings me to my blog post today. Each time I talk with Lauren she speaks with such excitement about moving into her home for Christmas, but this excitement is also a quick reminder that the family lost ALL of their Christmas Decorations in the attic during the fire. Today I reach out to the fellow Alpha Chi Omegas to help the ladies of the Xi Omega Xi Virtual Alumnae chapter with their 2011 Make her Year Alpha Kindness initiative. We ask that you make a donation (of any size, no donation is too small) to allow us to take Lauren, Trip & Cade on a shopping trip to replace their Christmas Decorations, and celebrate their 1st Christmas in their renovated and repaired home full of love!!! If you could like to send a check, card or even an ornament, please email us at axofloridastate {at} gmail {dot} com.

We will of course share on the blog what we are able to do for Lauren and her family this holiday..

and from the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of the ladies of Xi Omega Xi

and on behalf of Lauren and her family

THANK YOU in advance

LITB

Britain

Xi Omega Xi President