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Brentwood, Tenn.--Alpha Omicron Pi is pleased to announce the recolonization of its 149th chartered chapter. The Rho Beta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi at Virginia Commonwealth University was recolonized on September 22, 2007. This ceremony concluded four days of colonization parties and personal appointments administrated by international volunteers and staff.

The Rho Beta Chapter was the 149th installed chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity and was closed in May 1995. Our effort to recolonize the chapter began several months ago when the university opened for extension. At the closing of the selection procedures, Alpha Omicron Pi accepted the university’s invitation to begin the process of recolonizing our Rho Beta Chapter.

The Colonization Ceremony was hosted by Allison Allgier, Vice President of Development. The ceremony was attended by representatives from area alumnae chapters, including many alumnae of the Rho Beta Chapter. Forty-five wonderful women accepted bids from AOII. The colony’s members are an academically advanced group of talented and well-rounded women.

Continuous Recruitment will be implemented throughout the semester and into fall 2007 with installation targeted for Spring 2008. The next few months will be full of fun, learning, and sisterhood as the colony prepares to be installed into the Fraternity. Members will participate in weekly education sessions and sisterhood events, as well as socials, philanthropic events, and a colony retreat. There are also bylaws to write, officers to elect, and procedures to establish. Additionally, a Resident Consultant, Tracy Elleard, will stay with the chapter through installation.