How soon after the April 5, 1895 founding of Chi Omega was the first initiation ceremony held?

a.) April 5 (later that same day)
b.) April 6
c.) April 27
d.) April 5, 1896

I'm going to guess C--April 27th.

Thanks for posting these--it's good trivia to know!! :)

And you are correct, Sister hanover xo! Welcome to Greek Chat, the Chi Omega forum & the Chi-O Trivia thread!

Legacy Question
 

Who was the first founder to have a member of her family initated?

a.) Jobelle Holcombe
b.) Allie Simmonds
c.) Jean Vincenheller
d.) Ina Mae Boles

Hmmm...
 

Okay, I'll give it a try...I'm going to guess Jean Vincenheller.

Good guess, hanover -- Jean Vincenheller did have many Chi Omega relatives, but Miss Jobelle was the first to produce a legacy -- her sister, Cener Holcombe who was initiated April 18, 1896.

The National Achievement Award
 

In 1930, Chi Omega established the National Achievement Award. Chi Omega was the first national women's organization to give an award for the outstanding achievements of a woman. The award "helps dispel a myth - the myth that women cannot appreciate the distinguished accomplishments of women."

Where was this award presentation usually held?

a.) The White House
b.) Always at the site of the Chi Omega Convention
c.) The Chi Omega Executive House on Grandin Road in Cincinnati
d.) Grand Central Station, NYC

Since I have never seen it going on at D, I'm going with B!!! :p

Actually, the answer is the White House! Isn't that cool?

Eleanor Roosevelt was on the selection committee, so most often, the presentation of the award was made in the East Room. One year, President Eisenhower presented the award.

1930 National Convention
 

What was unique about the banquet for the 1930 Chi Omega Convention held in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

a.) the delegates enjoyed a casual boxed meal on the grounds
b.) the banquet was cancelled due to lack of funds
c.) the banquet was broadcast live by radio KTHS
d.) the only time Baked Alaska has ever been served for dessert at a Chi Omega Convention

I was going to let other people reply.. but since no one is.. I'll answer it :)- Or attempt to.. Since I know the Great Depression was around this time.. why not..

What was unique about the banquet for the 1930 Chi Omega Convention held in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

a.) the delegates enjoyed a casual boxed meal on the grounds
b.) the banquet was cancelled due to lack of funds
c.) the banquet was broadcast live by radio KTHS
d.) the only time Baked Alaska has ever been served for dessert at a Chi Omega Convention

How about that?!

"One of the unique features of the eveing was the radio program of Chi Omega songs, broadcasted over KTHS by a group of Chi Omegas. A few words of greeting by Mary Love to Chi Omegas everywhere were also entrusted to the microphone."

The radio station, KTHS (call letters standing for "Come to Hot Springs), had their offices on the top floor of the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, where the Convention was held.

That is really interesting!! Hard to believe the progress we make in radio in 70 years!!

More Convention Trivia
 

As a break from the regular business of the 1926 National Convention, held at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, MI, the alumnae played the actives in softball! The game was called after the 1st inning -- the score: 4-1. Who won?

a.) alumnae
b.) actives

I believe it was the actives. I feel really bad if this is incorrect because I saw the ball used during my trip to the Executive Headquarters.