Le� er from the PresidentGreetings Alpha Chi Omega Sisters! What a challenging, crazy time we are living in. As we start another year of sisterhood and programs, I hope all are well and are adjusting to this new normal. Normally, I would be providing a report on the Alpha Chi Omega convention, which was to be held in Baltimore this year, well that didn’t happen! BUT we did get surprise visitors on our July zoom board meeting call, Angela Costley Harris, National President, and Laura Knobel, Asst. Director Lifetime Engagement, joined our call to let us know that the Mu Mu Alumnae Chapter was awarded the Continuing Excellence Award for the 21st consecutive time. This award is presented to the alumnae chapter that best exemplifi es the ideals and mission of Alpha Chi Omega through its accomplishments in all areas of alumnae chapter development. In order to be considered for this award, an alumnae chapter must have received the National Council Trophy or Continuing Excellence Award at least once during the last fi ve years. This award is a tribute to all the loyal members of Mu Mu and the Real.Strong.Women we have in Kansas City supporting Alpha Chi Omega and our community. It is a wonderful way to start o� a new year of sisterhood for the Mu Mu Alumnae Chapter of Greater Kansas City. Whether you are a new grad, new to Kansas City, or just now have the time to get back to AX, Mu Mu welcomes you and hopes to see you at some of our programs in the coming year. The Alpha Chi Omega bond is for a lifetime, no matter when it starts. Your alumnae experience can be anything you want it to be and your Mu Mu AX sisters are here to help and support you.

Although we have had to adjust our programming due to COVID, we are hoping to have a variety of programs and opportunities to meet sisters from across the country. We have a great mix of activities to choose from, including monthly programs, GAMMA-day time meetings, monthly Lunch Bunch, Young Alum outings, Mom and Tot, and fundraising/ altruism events for family and friends. In-person or virtually, we will adjust accordingly. Zoom provided us a way to “see” each other with virtual events this past Spring, so we can use that option, as necessary, going forward to ensure we stay connected. Please contact me or any other board member if you have any questions, need a ride or need to learn about zoom. Our fi rst program of the year is in September. This year it is a celebration of our winning the Continuing Excellence award and will be held virtually. It is a casual evening of meeting old and new sisters and celebrating our collegiate chapters. This year we are also discussing a Hall of Commitment ceremony for all the recent graduates that didn’t get to experience the ceremony at their chapters due to the COVID shutdown. This might need to be virtual. Check out the program schedule and mark the dates on your calendar. Event schedules are subject to change this year due to COVID, so watch for emails updates closer to events.

Please consider becoming a dues paying member. Your dues go to support programming, collegiate chapters, National dues, Panhellenic dues and scholarships. Dues are $35 for standard membership (with reduced rates of $30 for 50 year members and $25 for recent graduates). In addition, we have levels of membership support. Members paying $50 will be at the Carnation level, members paying $75 will be at the Lyre level, and members paying $100 will be at the Hera level. These levels include membership dues. The additional amounts paid go to support scholarship/grants, collegiate relations, programming and other Mu Mu expenses. Thanks to all the loyal members that pay their dues, serve on the board, support our fundraisers through attendance and donations, and attend our monthly programs.

Loyally,

Beverly Wood Nichols, AN ’75Kc5cents@aol.com

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Letter from the PresidentFinance UpdateAXO of the Year50-Year Members75-Year Members15th Annual Silence the Violence Event RecapCollegiate Chapter Award WinnersContinuing Excellence AwardMu Mu ProgramsGamma MeetingsLunch BunchMembership Form

Alpha Chi OmegaMU MU ALUMNAE CHAPTER | GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA | EST. 1914

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Finance UpdateAnnual dues remain the same for the next year. Dues are $35 for standard membership (with reduced rates of $30 for 50-year members and $25 for recent graduates). In addition, we have levels of membership support. Members paying $50 will be at the Carnation level, members paying $75 will be at the Lyre level, and members paying $100 will be at the Hera level. These levels include membership dues and the additional amounts paid go to support scholarship/grants, collegiate relations, programming and other Mu Mu expenses. Members will be recognized for their generosity in the membership directory. In 2019-2020, we had 103 dues paying members (37 Standard, 29 Classic, 4 New Graduates, 20 Carnation, 2 Lyre, and 11 Hera.)

Donations from Mu Mu funds for the 2019-2020 membership year were as follows:

$ 11,414 Alpha Chi Omega Foundation - a portion of this was split with Rose Brooks via LPI$ 1,250 Alpha Chi Omega Foundation - Day of Caring$ 500 Collegiate Relations$ 300 Kansas City Panhellenic Scholarship Fund$ 200 Founders Day Challenge

These donations were made possible through our fundraising e� orts, including the Silence the Violence Event (which was a virtual bingo this year due to COVID-19) and local alumnae donations to Mu Mu. The White Elephant sale in January raised $663. This event helps to o� set operating expenses. Additional income from directory advertisements helps o� set some of the cost of the printing of the directory. Please support our directory advertisers with your business. Dues paying members will receive the 2020-2021 membership directory. The directory includes our calendar of events, board members, meeting schedules, and your local sisters’ phone numbers and addresses. The dues and support you provide to Mu Mu are appreciated and go to support a variety of programs.

AXO of the Year Informati� 2019-2020 ALPHA CHI OMEGA OF THE YEAR: JANICE RYANJanice has been a loyal member for over 50 years, serving as President of Mu Mu and a Province Collegiate Chair. She rallies her sisters to attend events, plans an annual reunion at various locations across the country for members of her pledge class, and comes to Founders’ Day each year. During her tenure as Mu Mu President, the Ronald McDonald house of KCK was a recipient of the Santa House proceeds. In 1980, a $10,000 goal was achieved to have one of the rooms named in Mu Mu’s honor. In addition to serving Alpha Chi, she is a sustaining member of the Wyandotte/Johnson County Junior League and spent many years going to meetings and working on committees, including the Cotillion. For several years, she was instrumental in working and organizing fundraising events for Catholic Charities. She is a loyal parish volunteer for St. Patrick’s Church and School of Wyandotte County and enjoyed singing in the choir. Her most rewarding role is being a mother and a grandmother of 5, which includes 1 granddaughter and two sets of twin boys.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONSThe Mu Mu Board of Directors is seeking nominations for the 2020-2021 Alpha Chi Omega of the Year. Please nominate your Alpha Chi Omega sister that meets the following criteria by October 1, 2020:

• Dues paying member• Support of Alpha Chi Omega –past

and present• Active in the community

Please include the following information with your nomination/recommendation:

• Name, Address, Phone Number, Chapter, and School

• How she meets the above criteria

Please also include your name and phone number. All nominations should be sent to Bev Nichols at kc5cents@aol.com or Bev Nichols, 15019 Rhodes Circle, Lenexa, KS 66215.

Janice Ryan, 2019-2020 Alpha Chi Omega of the Year

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50-Year MembersDeborah Ashlock Phi, University of KansasCandace Birch Omicron, Baker UniversityGinger Brackett Delta Rho, University of ArkansasSusan Bredeman Delta Chi, William Woods UniversityRebecca Brucker Phi, University of KansasStephanie Duboc Omicron, Baker UniversityMarcia Forbach Alpha Nu, University of MissouriSherry Forsee Delta Epsilon, Southeast Missouri

State UniversityPenny Fulk Gamma Zeta, Kansas State UniversityJeanne Gates Epsilon Iota, Northern Iowa

UniversityCarolyn Gordon Phi, University of KansasDeborah Jo Grimm Omicron, Baker UniversityJulie Grogan Upsilon, Millikin UniversityConnie Hamm Gamma Psi, Wichita State UniversitySuzanne Hammond Delta Phi, Texas A & I UniversityCathy Hedlund Phi, University of KansasCynthia Keck Beta Kappa, University of WyomingDiane Lawson Alpha Nu, University of MissouriChristine McMurry Delta Chi, William Woods University

Mary McWhirter Phi, University of KansasDeborah O'Halloran Gamma Zeta, Kansas State UniversityKathryn Osler Gamma Lambda, Kent State

UniversityNancy Parker Gamma Zeta, Kansas State UniversityKathy Perry Phi, University of KansasTerry Robards Alpha Nu, University of MissouriNanette Roque Xi, University of NebraskaEllen Schnur Beta Kappa, University of WyomingDebra Scrivner Phi, University of KansasChris Shalkoski Gamma Zeta, Kansas State UniversityTrish Smith Alpha Nu, University of MissouriJanet Sparling Omicron, Baker UniversityEugenia Steeves Omicron, Baker UniversityBarbara Strain Gamma Zeta, Kansas State UniversityMary Thompson Phi, University of KansasChristine Tucker-Key Omicron, Baker UniversityBridget Weeks Alpha Nu, University of MissouriDeborah Wetschensky Delta Epsilon, Southeast Missouri

State UniversityDeborah Wilner Phi, University of KansasSue Zuroweste Omicron, Baker University

75-Year MembersAnne Atkinson Beta Sigma, University of GeorgiaJoan Brown Omicron, Baker UniversityMargaret Friend Omicron, Baker UniversityMary Gilman Alpha Nu, University of MissouriMargaret Jensen Alpha Psi, UCLAElizabeth Tripses Omicron, Baker UniversityFrances Woodman Phi, University of Kansas

2020 Silence the Vi� ence Event RecapMu Mu of Alpha Chi Omega-Kansas City would like to thank you for your support of our 15th Annual Silence the Violence event. This year’s event raised over $11,400 in support of the Rose Brooks Center and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. With this year’s donation, our fi fteen-year total is $100,000. This year was particularly challenging with the COVID-19 virus and the needs were even greater. Your support and donations to our event provide resources for these groups to continue the critical work they do for victims of domestic violence and domestic violence awareness. We appreciate your support. Stay well.

Sincere thanks,

Mu Mu Philanthropy Committee

Our 15th Annual Silence the Violence was a virtual bingo event held on Zoom that raised over $11,400 in support of

Rose Brooks Center and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation.

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2020 C� legiate Award Wi� ersCongratulations to the collegiate chapters we support on their well-deserved awards this year!

SEEKING THE HEIGHTS:CHAPTER LEADERSHIPAlpha Nu, University of Missouri (Large Chapter)

SEEKING THE HEIGHTS:RISK MANAGEMENTDelta Epsilon, Southeast Missouri State University (Small Chapter)

SEEKING THE HEIGHTS: RITUAL & FRATERNITY APPRECIATIONGamma Zeta, Kansas State University (Medium Chapter)

SEEKING THE HEIGHTS:RECRUITMENTDelta Chi, William Woods University (Small Chapter)

C� tinuing Exce ence AwardOn July 14th, the Mu Mu board gathered on Zoom for what they thought was an update meeting to discuss Mu Mu business. However, Angela Costley Harris, National President, and Laura Knobel, Asst. Director Lifetime Engagement, made a surprise appearance to let us know that the Mu Mu Alumnae Chapter was awarded the 2020 Continuing Excellence Award for the 21st consecutive time!

Angela shared these words to present our award, “The Alumnae Chapter Continuing Excellence Award is presented to an alumnae chapter that exemplifi es the ideals and mission of Alpha Chi Omega…accomplishments in all areas of alumnae chapter development. Winners must have received the National Council Trophy or the Continuing Excellence Award at least once during the last fi ve years in order to be eligible for this award. This year, there was one chapter that stood out. They have received the Continuing Excellence Award 21 consecutive times. And it was clear that they are more than deserving for this honor again. Congratulations to Mu Mu Alumnae Chapter of Kansas City, Missouri.

Mu Mu continues to advance and innovate their operations and membership experience in ways that truly refl ect Alpha Chi Omega’smission and vision. The chapter is actively engaged with Alpha Chi Omega’s Foundation, Community Impact Program and has raised over$88,000 using this program to benefi t both the Foundation and theirlocal domestic violence shelter. Perhaps most impressive are the many ways that Mu Mu works to build sisterhood and connection. From a traveling Lyre Trophy to welcome bags with Kansas City information and treats for new members, it’s clear that sisters feel a very strong connection, both to Mu Mu and Alpha Chi Omega. They are so proud of their involvement with the alumnae chapter and have increased pride in being members of Alpha Chi Omega because of it. Congratulations to all of our sisters from Mu Mu chapter.”

This award is a tribute to all the loyal members of Mu Mu and the Real.Strong.Women we have in Kansas City supporting Alpha Chi Omega and our community. It is a wonderful way to start o� a new year of sisterhood for the Mu Mu Alumnae Chapter of Greater Kansas City.

SEEKING THE HEIGHTS: DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONAlpha Nu, University of Missouri

NATIONAL COUNCIL TROPHYDelta Chi, William Woods University

Award was announced to the public during the Lyre Lights night on Tuesday, July 28th.

Angela Costley Harris and Laura Knobel join Mu Mu update meeting on July 14 to announce Continuing

Excellence Award.

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2020-2021 Mu Mu Pr� ramsPlease check website and newsletter as changes may occur due to COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020Zoom Meeting 7:00PMPlease bring a favorite AXO treasure to share with everyone

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020Annual Founders’ Day Dinner CelebrationMilburn Country Club7501 W. 69th St. Overland Park, KSReception-6:00 Dinner-6:30 PM

Check for $32.50 by Oct. 1st to Deb Taylor- 9016 W 127th Terr Overland Park, KS 66213Your check is your RSVP

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020Christmas Trivia 7:00 PMNo cookie exchange this yearLocation to be announced

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021White Elephant EventPlace and format to be announced

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021Annual MeetingProgram to be announced

Mom/Tot GroupThis group typically meets to to enjoy time with your kiddos and fellow Alpha Chi moms. Stay tuned to our monthly email newsletters for future Mom/Tot events. Contact Tara DePeape at tara.depaepe@gmail.com for more information.

The Lunch BunchThis group is currently meeting the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for conversation by Zoom since COVID-19 prevents large groups to dine together at restaurants. Zoom meeting information will be provided by email to the Lunch Bunch Group list. Once conditions allow for larger groups to dine at local restaurants, a list of dates and restaurants will be provided. This information will be made available by email newsletters.

Ga� a GroupThis is a daytime group that meets four times during the year for a short informal meeting, program and dessert. It is the perfect group for any and all AXO’s who would enjoy a daytime gathering fi lled with fun and fellowship. Please note that due to Covid-19 pandemic, programming will be an adventure in the outdoors, large indoor spaces or virtual. All programs are subject to change if conditions require such. Check Gamma Group emails for latest information.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 – 12:30 P.M.Hostess: Fran Denton, 5144 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64112Phone: 816-561-3421Co-Hostesses: Sheri Baldwin and Karen BlanksProgram: Box lunch fundraiser for MacDowell Colony and meeting followed by a tour of the rose garden at Loose Park. Bring your face mask, summer hat, and walking shoes if doing the tour.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 – 12:30 P.M.Virtual Meeting by Zoom: Short business meeting while enjoying dessert at your homeVirtual Program: Home and Kitchen Tips. Making laundry soap by Beth Rosenwald plus other tips from members

MARCH 16, 2021 – 12:30 P.M.Hostess: Bev Nichols, 15019 Rhodes Circle, Lenexa, KS 66215 or virtual if necessaryPhone: 913-541-8895Co-Hostess: Dianne StrunkProgram: Sleep: Want It, Need It, How To Get ItDenise Dias, Johnson County Extension Service

MAY 18, 2021 – 12:30 P.M.Hostess: Ruth Britton, 6330 Kennett Place, Mission, KS or outside venueProgram: Salad Luncheon (bring a salad to share) with meeting to follow.

Contact Ruth Britton 913-722-1150 or minrebit@gmail for more information or to receive Gamma emails.

Service OpportunitiesMu Mu supports the Rose Brooks Domestic Violence Center and volunteerism of all kinds throughout the year, including collecting food, baby products, and gift cards. Stay tuned to our monthly email newsletters for future opportunities.

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*Dues for the 2020-2021 membership year are due before January 31, 2021

Member Information I am a: New Member to Mu Mu Membership Renewal I’m on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Name:(First)___________________ (Middle)____________________ (Maiden)___________________ (Last)___________________ Address: City / State / Zip:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________________________Cell Phone: ___________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________Occupation: _____________________________________________ Birthday: __________________ Chapter: __________________ School: _________________ Year of Initiation: _________________ Spouse’s Name: ___________________________________ Children’s Name(s)/Age(s): ____________________________________

Levels of Membership Membership benefits include receiving the newsletter, a membership directory, access to networking opportunities and invitations to special programming events. Mu Mu annual dues cover national per capita dues, operating expenses, convention/province fees and provide support for the Kansas and Missouri Collegiate Chapters, the National Fraternity and various Alpha Chi Omega causes.

*Please just check one level of membership*

$25 New Alumnae Membership (2016-2020 graduates) $30 Classic Membership (50+ year members)

$35 Standard Membership $50 Carnation Membership*

$75 Lyre Membership* $100+ Hera Membership*

*A portion of the dues from Carnation, Lyre & Hera Memberships will be distributed to the areas such as scholarship/grant, collegiate relations, foundation, programs, etc. and members will be recognized for their generosity in the membership directory. Payment - Please send payment and completed form to: Deb Taylor, 9016 W 127th Terr, Overland Park, KS 66213

Check enclosed (made payable to: Mu Mu of Alpha Chi Omega) PayPal (available through our website: http://alphachiomegamumu.com) Venmo (https://venmo.com/MuMu-KansasCityAlumnae)

Directory I am enclosing an extra $5 with my dues for the cost of mailing my membership directory. I am not enclosing $5 because I would prefer to pick up my membership directory at a Mu Mu event. I do not want a directory.

Volunteer Opportunities Collegiate Chapter Assistance Meeting Hostess/Co-Hostess Social Events and Programming

Altruism (Rose Brooks Domestic Violence Center)

Recruitment (Assist with recommendations)

Board Member (as openings become available)

Mom/Tot Playgroup Young Alumnae (Happy Hour, etc.)

For Administrative Use Only! Received by Finance Chair (Deb Taylor) Received by Membership (Ashley Malone)

Information to Database Chair for updates (Marilyn Gairns)