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Old 04-29-2003, 12:31 PM
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Alumni jewelry

How common is it for Alum officers to order jewelry dangles, or is this a collegiate thing? I know there is an alum president hammer for DG, for example, but I also see almus wearing their collegiate dangles, so I'm confused.

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Old 04-29-2003, 01:00 PM
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I think it depends upon the organization. In Alpha Phi I was *told* that once you graduate from college you are no longer supposed to wear a chapter guard or any dangles. I don't know that this is a rule per se, but rather is supposed to make it clear to collegiates that alumnae are all part of the same Fraternity, rather than focusing on collegiate chapter.

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Old 04-29-2003, 03:01 PM
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It definitely depends on the org...our 50 year members still wear chapter guards and collegiate dangles, if they have them.
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Old 04-30-2003, 11:02 AM
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Our members still wear their dangels as well. I never had one as a collegiate so aI got one when I become the Alumnae Chapter Pres. It could also be something as simple as not wanting to hassle with removing them. I know a lot of alumnae have guards and I would never remove mine.
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Old 04-30-2003, 11:20 AM
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Our alumnae are supposed to trade in their chapter guard for an anchor guard when they become alumnae. That is how i understand it anyhow... or maybe they are supposed to have an anchor dangle at least... i dunno that is how it kinda works...
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Old 04-30-2003, 11:24 AM
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A lot of alums don't wear many dangles ... just because they have a lot. I've noticed AXDs out here are less likely to have a chapter guard, whether they are alum or not, then they were back in Ohio.
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Old 04-30-2003, 11:24 AM
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Our alumnae can continue wearing their chapter guard and officer dangles, although I don't see it very often. Usually, the chapter guard is traded for the Honors of Epsilon Pi when the alumna starts to earn them. (One year down, 4 more to go for my Arc. )
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Old 04-30-2003, 11:46 AM
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Our alumnae can continue wearing their chapter guard and officer dangles, although I don't see it very often. Usually, the chapter guard is traded for the Honors of Epsilon Pi when the alumna starts to earn them. (One year down, 4 more to go for my Arc. )
What is the Honors of Epsilon Pi? If you can't answer that question, I understand and apologoze for asking.
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Old 04-30-2003, 12:25 PM
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What is the Honors of Epsilon Pi? If you can't answer that question, I understand and apologoze for asking.
It's recognition for years of service.
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Old 04-30-2003, 12:28 PM
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No, no, its perfectly fine to ask. The Honors of Epsilon Pi are awards given for dedicated and faithful service to Alpha Gam beyond what is properly expected of an alumna. Service can include advising a collegiate chapter, and/or serving as an officer for an alumnae chapter, club, or Junior Circle, and/or giving service to the International Fraternity.

The first honor of Epsilon Pi is the Arc, and you must give a minimum of five years of continuous service to earn it. There are five Arcs--the Arc, the Arc with Diamond, the Arc with Diamonds, the Arc with Diamonds and Pearl, and the Arc with Diamonds and Pearls. An alumna must serve at least six years between receipt of each honor. (For example, an alumna who wears the Arc with Diamonds has given at least 17 YEARS of continuous service.)

Past the Arcs, there are two Crescents given for outstanding service to the International Fraternity. Finally, the highest honor an Alpha Gam can recieve is the Circle of Epsilon Pi. I believe only 20 alumnae have received the Circle in almost 100 years of Alpha Gam's history. Petitions for this Honor must originate with and receive the unanimous approval of International Council and the (still living) Wearers of the Circle.

Whew, aren't you glad you asked?

I'm pretty sure we have several alumna on GC who are wearers of some of the Honors of Epsilon Pi.
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Old 04-30-2003, 12:30 PM
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Marie - When CDCs would come for visits, they would always wear their guards and dangles, but I don't know if they're an exception since they're working for DG and working with collegiate chapters. I've never heard any sort of rule on it though.
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Old 04-30-2003, 12:33 PM
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I give the concise answer, Maria provides the full detail
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Old 04-30-2003, 12:39 PM
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I give the concise answer, Maria provides the full detail
Ahhh, the miracles of "cut" and "paste."
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Old 04-30-2003, 01:23 PM
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No, no, its perfectly fine to ask. The Honors of Epsilon Pi are awards given for dedicated and faithful service to Alpha Gam beyond what is properly expected of an alumna. Service can include advising a collegiate chapter, and/or serving as an officer for an alumnae chapter, club, or Junior Circle, and/or giving service to the International Fraternity.

The first honor of Epsilon Pi is the Arc, and you must give a minimum of five years of continuous service to earn it. There are five Arcs--the Arc, the Arc with Diamond, the Arc with Diamonds, the Arc with Diamonds and Pearl, and the Arc with Diamonds and Pearls. An alumna must serve at least six years between receipt of each honor. (For example, an alumna who wears the Arc with Diamonds has given at least 17 YEARS of continuous service.)

Past the Arcs, there are two Crescents given for outstanding service to the International Fraternity. Finally, the highest honor an Alpha Gam can recieve is the Circle of Epsilon Pi. I believe only 20 alumnae have received the Circle in almost 100 years of Alpha Gam's history. Petitions for this Honor must originate with and receive the unanimous approval of International Council and the (still living) Wearers of the Circle.

Whew, aren't you glad you asked?

I'm pretty sure we have several alumna on GC who are wearers of some of the Honors of Epsilon Pi.
WOW! I wasn't sure if this information was private so I was reluctant to ask at the risk of offending. I am glad that I asked and you answered. That is so interesting. What an incredible honor it must be to receive the Circle of Epsilon Pi!
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Old 04-30-2003, 01:52 PM
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That is very cool! I wish we did something similar. We do have pins given for years of membership, but they don't require quite as much on the part of the recipients.
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