Oh, okay...here's one...
 

Allie Simonds, one of our founders, was not known as an artist, but she did illustrate a book written by Univ. of Arkansas professor Jerome McNeill entitled: REVISION OF THE TRUXALINAE OF NORTH AMERICA. What was the subject of her drawings?

a.) carnations
b.) grasshoppers
c.) owls
d.) lobsters

I'm going with B - grasshoppers!

I googled the word and found it listed on a website outdoorbooks.com/bugs
They have an author signed copy for sale!

You are correct, Sister Kathy! (The book you saw on the website for sale was recently purchased and is on its way to the Chi Omega National Archives!)

I had a feeling that might happen...;)

Pat Head Summitt (Xi Zeta, UT-Martin) is about to become the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, breaking Dean Smith's mark of 879 wins. In Coach Summitt's first season as the Tennessee head coach in 1974-75, she lost her first game to which school?

a.) UCONN
b.) Middle Tennessee State
c.) Mercer University
d.) UTopia

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I'll guess c, Mercer.

You are right, oncelurked! (Since Mercer is my alma mater, I had to sneak that in there!)

FYI: Pat's first victory at UT came against Middle Tennessee.

You're full of interesting XO trivia =)

That's pretty interesting about Pat Summitt's early win/loss history, too.

Bed space
 

How many beds are there upstairs at the Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in Memphis?

a.) 4
b.) 12
c.) 18
d.) there are no beds

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When I was there I specifically remember a room with 2 beds in it. And I'm sure there were more than 2 rooms...And I think they said all the chapter visitors stayed there for training...therefore,

I'm going with 12!!!

Oooooo...so close. No, there are 18 beds. (6 bedrooms...3 with 4 singles & 3 with 2 singles.)

Happy Founders Day!
 

True or False

There are no known pictures of the five founders of Chi Omega together.

I'm going with true because I don't ever remember seeing one in my pledge manual or on the website...

You are correct! (Isn't that wild --?)

"Sis Doc"
 

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A bronze bust of Dr. Charles Richardson is located in the museum area of the Chi Omega Executive Headquarters. Who gifted this item?

a.) University of Arkansas
b.) Kappa Sigma Fraternity
c.) Dr. Richardson's great grandson
d.) American Dental Association

Nut, how do you know all this wonderful trivia?

And I guess that A) the University of Arkansas gifted the bust to Chi Omega

A bronze bust of Dr. Charles Richardson is located in the museum area of the Chi Omega Executive Headquarters. Who gifted this item?

a.) University of Arkansas
b.) Kappa Sigma Fraternity
c.) Dr. Richardson's great grandson
d.) American Dental Association

Sorry, OL...close, but no cigar! Kappa Sigma gave the bust to the HQ in 1995 to celebrate their member's (Dr. Richardson) role in our founding. They also generously presented one to Psi Chapter at the University of Arkansas.



How does Nut know this trivia?
a.) She's been around a long time
b.) She has a good memory
c.) She loves history
d.) She loves Chi Omega
e.) She's a big ol geek
f.) All of the above

;)

aopirose? You answer like you know me! ;)

Well, it takes one to know one! My chapter is always amazed at the things that I come up with for Member Education . Keep up the great work!

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Why was Founders Hall never built on the campus of the University of Arkansas?

a.) Due to the cost it was never built. Instead, the funds accumulated were used to help build the Greek Theater in 1930.

b.) The University did not approve of the plans & would not sell the necessary land.

c.) After World War I began, supplies were scarce.

d.) The Governor of Arkansas had a disagreement with Dr. Richardson, so the plans were called off.

I'd like to guess B

And I'd also like to guess that since founder's hall could not be built, we "donated" the greek theatre.

Am I anywhere near right?

OL, you are close...the answer is A

Founders' Hall was not built, due to the cost. The funds accumulated were put toward building the Greek Theater on the Univ. of Arkansas campus in 1930.

Notice the similarity of the architectural rendering of Founders' Hall and our current Executive HQ in Memphis... The picture of Founders' Hall was not found until AFTER we moved into the new HQ in 1994! All were stunned by the similarity of the architecture.

Which of the following is a true statement for a typical year at the Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in Memphis?

a.) 2/3 of all weekends (excluding holidays) have overnight guests
b.) 1,000 meals are served
c.) More than 15,000 pieces of mail leave the building
d.) More than 2,800 packages are shipped by Chi O Creations
e.) All of the above

I would guess E, all of the above!!!! Speaking of which, I need to visit headquarters at some point...hmmmm

All or Nothing
 

And you are correct, my friend! (You know I love those ALL OF THE ABOVE answers!)

Hi all!
Wow. This is my first ever post! Okay, I just wanted to respond to the convo going on earlier in this thread about letters.
I was just pledged this (Spring 05) semester (NU THETA) and we were given Bid Day shirts with letters on them. This is the only letter item we were allowed to own (other than new member pin). We were allowed to borrow letters from other Chi-O's. The reason we were not allowed to own them was out of respect for our future BIGs because you never know what they want to buy you or what they have already purchased....After BIG LITTLE we were allowed to buy our own stuff.

A Magazine Question
 

When did the format of our magazine, The Eleusis, change from the book-like format (which included few pictures, but lots of paragraphs of the happenings of each chapter) to the current format?

a.) It's never changed since its inception in 1899
b.) 1941, in order to save paper during WWII
c.) Summer issue of 1985
d.) Fall issue of 2000

I'll guess c) summer 1985

Thanks for the trivia!

Re: A Magazine Question
 

oncelurked, you are correct!

Hmmmm...let's see if I can come up with another question!

Know Your Headquarters!
 

How many restrooms are designated for MEN in the Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in Memphis?

a.) None (men are not allowed in the HQ)
b.) None (all restrooms are unisex)
c.) One
d.) Two

Re: Know Your Headquarters!
 

I'll say c.) One. It's located on the first floor because men are not allowed upstairs. ;) OK, I am in a silly mood.

Re: Know Your Headquarters!
 

Thanks for playing aopirose, but shucks, you missed it by one!

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Which two Chi Omega chapter were chartered within two weeks of the other?

a.) Psi (Univ. of Arkansas) & Chi (Jessamine Institute)
b.) Alpha (Univ. of Washington) & Psi Alpha (Univ. of Oregon)
c.) Pi Gamma (Univ. of New Mexico) & Beta Gamma (Univ. of Louisville)
d.) Xi Kappa (Texas A&M) & Theta Kappa (Baylor Univ.)

Which two Chi Omega chapter were chartered within two weeks of the other?

a.) Psi (Univ. of Arkansas) & Chi (Jessamine Institute)
b.) Alpha (Univ. of Washington) & Psi Alpha (Univ. of Oregon)
c.) Pi Gamma (Univ. of New Mexico) & Beta Gamma (Univ. of Louisville)
d.) Xi Kappa (Texas A&M) & Theta Kappa (Baylor Univ.)


Thanks to my handy dandy membership guide :D :D

You are correct! Way to go, Berlee.

Yes, Alpha Chapter was chartered on April 16, 1909 & Psi Alpha founded April 30, 1909. I guess a trip to the Pacific Northwest in 1909 waranted starting 2 while you're there!

Chi O Lingo
 

In Chi Omega terminology...who are the RADs?

a.) Regional Alumnae Directors
b.) Regional Active Directors
c.) Really Awesome Directors
d.) Like Totally Cool Sisters

The correct answer is A but because of their dedication to Chi Omega they are also C & D

Welcome to the board, luvtoscrap. Great answer! (Easy question, huh?!)

Thank you for the warm welcome NutBrnHair. I truely love your knowlege of Chi Omega history. Where do you obtain some of your information? Is some of the information on the early history from the book History of Chi Omega Vol I?

Yes that was an easy question...but they are awesome ladies to dedicate so much time, energy, and loyalty to Chi Omega!