Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women's fraternity promoting friendship for a lifetime, inspiring academic excellence and lifelong learning, and developing leadership skills through service to the fraternity and community.
Membership
Alpha Omicron Pi has 178 chartered collegiate chapters and over 220 alumnae chapters located throughout the United States and Canada. AOII's membership exceeds 123,000 strong, successful and caring women.
Badge
Our
badge consists of the letters "A", "O", and "TT" superimposed on one
another. At the apex of the A is the ruby, our jewel. Members are able
to choose from many styles of badges to express her individuality.New Member Pin
The
New Member pin is a gold sheaf of wheat with AOII in relief across the
binding. This symbolizes individuals united under one common bond of
sisterhood in Alpha Omicron Pi.Flower
Our flower is the Jacqueminot Rose. The AOII founders choose this
particular breed as it's stems grew no thorns and the deep red color was
consistent with the colors of the fraternity.Color
The color of AOII is Cardinal Red, the color of the ruby and the Jacqueminot rose.
Jewel
Our Jewel is the Ruby. It is placed in the apex of the "A" on all member badges.
Crest
AOII is the only women's fraternity that does not use a crest. Our founders felt that the beauty and simplicity of our badge possessed enough significance to stand alone. Crests are medieval, and we are founded on Greek ideals, therefore they thought a crest would be inappropriate. Where other groups might use a crest, we display the rose.
"One motto, one badge, one bond, and singleness of heart."
Mascot
Our mascot is the Panda bear - it's the only animal that has no natural enemies.
Magazine
Our award-winning member magazine is "To Dragma", which means the sheaf. It is produced on a quarterly basis all initiated and alumnae members have a lifetime subscription.
Headquarters
Alpha Omicron Pi International Headquarters is located in Brentwood, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville. A professional staff, under the guidance of the Executive Board, serves collegians and Alumnae in areas of Chapter operations, volunteer training, and membership. For more details, check out the AOII Headquarters Website.
