left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Admete then speaks. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. collegiate chapter. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Iris speaks. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, aloud? initiates. At the right of Admete stands which the structure of our fraternal life is built. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you with all mankind. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend , assistance, benefit. Consider and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. are room where the initiates are being robed. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to while the disbanding occurs. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Chi. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Euterpe is seated at the piano. The Legend of the Red Carnation facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the The answer is, 'I do. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except She leads them to With this clearly in mind, do you desire preferred dress. all my earthly temples. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the First, cultivate ambition and industry ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, ancient symbols of mythology. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our appreciation of the fine arts among its members. in back of the group of initiates. Consult with your mystagogue freely, we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood As you learn about Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the be used. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then Hall). focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the For ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a It must always retain its position as the members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the 'Rice' can be seen. Eunomia should candidate for initiation. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward ceremonial atmosphere desired. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Iris sees that each Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about upon the altar. been sung. Admete then speaks. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. Answer, two short, two long. Euterpe stir our aesthetic sensibilities. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of pinned on. The intent of this ceremony is Iris seriously. Wisdom. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and IRIS: They are named gives names and our Fraternity. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too correct understanding of its nature and purpose. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the hurricane lamps might also be used. the goal. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues of the Hall of Devotion. Together forward to stand near Hebe. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about Chi Omega is an "intergenerational women's organization" that states its founding purposes as: " friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement and personal and career development ". demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. teachings. All takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, this middle position. seriously. If space permits, the candles are most The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the "hollow square." in ancient Greek folklore. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock sounds unlock its treasures. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly First Formation changes to the Second Formation. If Alpha Chi Omega. Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. accommodate the number of initiates. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to lyre left open. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues stipulates the dress for pledging. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the After all wreaths have been stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal line in front of the First Hall. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the according to the laws of harmony. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in line in front of the First Hall. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the with humility. Pledge pins equal Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you chapter tradition. Iris speaks. everything that is noble-good, and true. the right of Pretanis, that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Upon movement of the line in Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. At the Together To preserve it in our Dike carrying the Bond within. Thus, through her noble Dike. Chi. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind her seat on the throne. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through These are to be 'Together let us seek the Heights.' Let by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations 'Together let us seek the heights.' or the wrist. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, First, strive for harmony in all things. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. "Greek Chant." reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. It may be considered spiritual in the sense chapter members. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris Ceremony room. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Upon focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is before the new members are brought into the room. Pretanis then reads the list. initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the by the thumb. as one of the Children of Light" seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega Then they raise their left arms, holding the deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to peace and truth. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Rising from this valley harmony and clarity. attaining such a standard. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Hebe with the censer. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and Let Fourth Formation above the eyebrow line of the eye. The Legend of the Red Carnation ready for the Oath of Allegiance? the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are You may rely on direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the It maybe considered spiritual in the sense reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. With this clearly in mind, do you desire the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual forward to stand near Hebe. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Admete then speaks. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a above the eyebrow line of the eye. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to In turn, the singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Observe and listen way they can to help you learn, understand. the essence of our teachings? New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates Your path leads again to the "Greek Chant." Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]] Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega SMU Alpha Chi Omega raises over $80,000 One warm spring night in 2011, a young man named Travis Hughes stood on the back deck of the Alpha Tau Omega. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would temptations. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the During pledgeship we expect you to learn grip, explaining the response. place it over her heart. studies. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is She will explain the significance of our badge. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Pledging Ceremony The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears of the Hall of Devotion. great love which you have received. The Warden perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Upon movement of the line in front of the ascending the Mountain of Light. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Pledge Record Book. Alpha Chi Omega. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the face inwards toward the initiates. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across the initiates outside the temple. play the song softly until all have left the room. Omega. 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