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Vicky Richardson Harrison (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) walks us through the colorful history of our ribbons and badges.
Then National President Diane Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University) asks for assistance from members to help save our archives collections and to save our future.
Vicky Richards Harrison (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) talks through the history of our past national presidents.
This 10k yellow gold badge belonged to Allene Nopper Henry (Alpha, DePauw University), initiated in 1910. It was once loaned to the National Housing Corporation board chair to be worn during her term.
DePauw Day was a special excursion during the Centennial Celebration, the 44th National Convention. With more than 1,700 attendees, members had to be led in groups so everyone could enjoy the experience. This keychain was supplied in the registration packet and indicated which group each member would travel with to DePauw that day.
Founders Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University, seated left) and Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University, seated right) play piano while Patricia Lyons Pointer (standing left) and Beverly Brantner Price, both pledges of the Alpha Chi (Butler University) chapter, sing from a book of Alpha Chi Omega songs. The event was the Beta Beta (Indianapolis, Indiana) alumnae chapter's Founders' Day celebration. The photo was taken by George Tilford for the "Indianapolis News."
A group of Alpha Chis and unidentified men pose together during the groundbreaking for the national headquarters at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway.
Olympic distance runner Julie Brown (Alpha Psi, UCLA) stands at the podium after winning the Award of Achievement at the 1985 National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Julie competed in the first-ever women's Olympic marathon in 1984.
This suite of offices in the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Building served as the central office of Alpha Chi Omega from 1929-61.
The headquarters at 8733 Founders Road was constructed for Alpha Chi Omega's specific needs.
Members of the National Council pose together at Fraternity headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bottom row left to right: Heather Wilson (Eta, Bucknell University), Donna Klinge (Epsilon Kappa, California State University, Fullerton), Julie Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia). Top from left to right: Bobbie Larsen (Xi, University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Holiday McKiernan (Alpha, DePauw University), Marsha Grady (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama), Diane Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University), Donna Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin).
Official 1988-90 National Council photo, taken at headquarters. Pictured left to right (seated) Melinda Hanraty Dugger (Gamma Epsilon, Oklahoma State University), Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University). Left to right (standing) Diane Pearson Jonas (Gamma Rho, Texas Tech University), Carol Edmundson Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Marilyn Eacrett Brainard (Alpha Psi, UCLA), Betty Beard Wall (Psi, The University of Oklahoma) and executive director, Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University).
The first convention walk-a-thon, "Stepping out against violence" was in 1996. This tradition continued through 2006 and attendees can be seen here, in 2000, raising awareness for our national philanthropy Domestic Violence Awareness.
Executive Director Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University) sits at her desk in headquarters, tackling the daily to-do list.
The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974.
The National Council poses for an official photograph at fraternity headquarters in 1990. Standing (left to right) National Vice President Carol Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), National Vice President Alice Andrews (Theta, University of Michigan), NPC Delegate Judy Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), National Vice President Marilyn Brainard (Alpha Psi, UCLA), Executive Director Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University). Seated (left to right) National Vice President Betty Wall (Psi, The University of Oklahoma), National Vice President Mary Ford (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), National President Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University).
Large group selfie taken by the National Council from the stage at the 2018 Leadership Academy in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 2016, Kathleen Lampinen Gaffin (Delta Zeta, Central Michigan University) was named chief executive officer of the Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise. Katie, as she prefers, works out of headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
National President Janice Crandall (Beta Epsilon, Michigan State University) introduces Dr. Condoleezza Rice (Gamma Delta, University of Denver) to speak at the 2000 National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.