The Alumna Initiate Program allows AOII to share our Ritual with those women who are a large part of our lives and who exemplify what AOII is, but for one reason or another, were not presented with the opportunity to become an AOII during college. This is a great way to make a family relationship grow even stronger through the bond of sisterhood that so many have already experienced!
Alpha Omicron Pi has extended alumnae membership to outstanding women for many years and has allowed many women (mothers, sisters, aunts, close friends) who have never been part of an NPC organization to join AOII. Alumnae Initiates (AIs) have been able to not only support alumnae chapters but also help the growth of collegiate chapters by becoming advisers and volunteers.
What is the Alumna Initiate Program? The Alumna Initiate program invites women of good character who share our philosophy and purpose and who will support the object of the Fraternity to become a part of Alpha Omicron Pi. The invitation is extended beyond the traditional environment of our collegiate chapters across the United States and Canada. We offer women of various ages and situations the opportunity for membership as Alumnae Initiates. Our Alumna Initiate Program is available for women who are not eligible to be collegiate members and are not members of another National Panhellenic Conference organization.
AOII Alumnae Initiates are:
Female friends and relatives of an AOII
Women who have given their time and talents to an AOII collegiate chapter
Former colony members and other past collegians who pledged into an AOII collegiate chapter, but were not initiated
Women who are interested in mentoring collegiate women
Graduate campus leaders and mentors
College graduates who show outstanding volunteer involvement
Notable women from the local community
Qualifications for Alumnae Initiates:
Candidates must have completed one academic year at an accredited college or university - this requirement can be waived by unanimous vote of the International Executive Board, upon recommendation of a Network Director
One time fees – covering initiation and badge costs
All Alumna Initiate candidates must have a sponsor who they know personally and who lives locally.
Candidates may not be members of another National Panhellenic Conference Organization, nor eligible to be an undergraduate collegiate member
Begin the Process of Sponsoring an Alumna Initiate: Contact Sherry Dutton, Director of Lifetime Engagement, at AOII Headquarters at 615.370.0920 or sdutton@alphaomicronpi.org to request an official application. This officially begins the alumna initiate application process.