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Originally Posted by XEbabypanda
i know personally i was told i could wear my letters from day one as soon as i accepted my bid. im an AOII at ohio state, and whether this is a chapter rule or it comes from the national level im not sure. the reasoning behind it is that they want us to feel included and a part of our chapter. i truly didnt start wearing blocks though til my big got me my first shirt, but i did have a pan hel shirt that spelled out "alpha omicron pi" across the back. i would wait til your daughter was initiated to send her block shirts or anything like that, because the letters AOII will mean nothing to her til she experiences ritual & such. however, things like pens/pencils, notepads, little stuffed pandas (or whatever mascot she is) are totally fine & super cute! plus, be aware that her big may be giving her things along the way!
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You were reading my mind. Perhaps get items in colors or mascots that she could use, maybe even a school shirt in her AOII colors if that's a campus trend. I'd cruise
www.aoiiemporium.com as those items are licensed and approved by AOII, and may help fund programming. You could also maybe find out who her big sister (panda pal?) is and be in cahoots for gifting so you're not repeating items and learn the traditions of the chapter.
Pandas are way cute and pretty easy to find, you're lucky!