Chi-O Trivia

[NutBrnHair]

Perhaps I've already asked this, but here goes... (I'm not re-reading 600 posts to find out!)

Who made the motion, on behalf of Chi Omega, to change the name of the Inter-Sorority Conference to the National Panhellenic Conference?

a.) Jobelle Holcombe
b.) Dr. Charles Richardson
c.) Patty Disque
d.) Beth Stathos

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Perhaps I've already asked this, but here goes... (I'm not re-reading 600 posts to find out!)

Who made the motion, on behalf of Chi Omega, to change the name of the Inter-Sorority Conference to the National Panhellenic Conference?

a.) Jobelle Holcombe
b.) Dr. Charles Richardson
c.) Patty Disque
d.) Beth Stathos

a) Jobelle Holcombe

[NutBrnHair]

Excellent answer, aopirose! You are correct!

Yes, Jobelle Holcombe, a founder of Chi Omega, was Chi Omega's delegate to N.P.C. from 1906-10 (Secretary '06 & Chairman '07).

[NutBrnHair]

To The Chi Omega Beech

Planted by loving hands, fostered with care,
Spread your young leaves to the sun, to the air
Fearless and free!
Symbols we cherish are buried below,
Mystic insignia, colors that glow;
May our Fraternity grow as you grow,
Little beech tree.

--Gladys Ames Brannigan, Phi Alpha

Trivia Question:
This poem, published in 1909, refers to a beech tree planted in honor of Chi Omega. Where was this tree planted?

a.) Next to the cornerstone of the Greek Theatre in Fayetteville, AR
b.) Mount Vernon, George Washington's home
c.) Greenbrier Resort, site of many Chi Omega Conventions
d.) Memphis, TN, site of first National Convention and future home of the Chi Omega Executive HQ.

[Cardinal026]

I'm pretty sure Phi Alpha was here in DC, Georgetown maybe? So I'm guessing B, since Mount Vernon is really close to here!

[NutBrnHair]

You are right...smart thinking, Cardinal026!

Phi Alpha Chapter was at George Washington University. The active chapter and the Washington D.C. alumnae (lead by Jean Vincenheller Dengler) planted a tree at Mount Vernon on Founders' Day 1905.

The tree is no longer there.

[NutBrnHair]

Find the correct statement:

a.) Members of the first Supreme Governing Council served from 1898-1900
b.) Members of the first Supreme Governing Council included initiates from both Psi Chapter & Chi Chapter
c.) There were six officers on the first Supreme Governing Council
d.) All of the above are true