Striving to keep a strong connection between the Collegiate Chapter and the Aumnae Chapter!

What is an Alum Chum? An alum chum is an active area alumnae that has volunteered to befriend one new member, and give her words of encouragement and to share her AOII experience with her.
Who receives an "Alum Chum? Each New Member at the Gamma Alpha Chapter is given an Alum Chum.
How do I become an "Alum Chum"? Usually after pinning, we'll send a note out to the NOVA mailing list for volunteers! So don't miss your chance!
What is required of an "Alum Chum? Each Alum Chum is expected to write a new member at least two cards during the semester. Generally, one is given to congratulate the new member on joining AOII and to welcome her to AOII life. The second is given to congratulate the new member when she is initiated into AOII. Both of these letters should be encouraging and should share something special about the alumnae's AOII experience. It is a small time commitment by the alumnae with immeasurable returns. The new members feel so special that an AOII who has never met them cares so much about them.
How are the letters delivered to the girls? Each alum chum is given the new members home address, as well as an email address. Encouraging emails are always welcome, however the two cards must be hand written and sent by US Mail. We want to keep the experience personal therefore at least two should be handwritten.
Are gifts or other items allowed? Our preference is No. We don't want any new member to feel less important than another, so we are limiting it to cards and emails.
What has been the reaction to the program by the collegians and the alumnae? The response to this program has been outstanding, from both the alumnae and the collegians. The new members truly appreciate it, and the alumnae have a chance to remember the time when they were a new member and remember how special AOII is to them.