Alpha Xi Delta
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
THETA ETA CHAPTER
LEXIE WARK
2014
Our Mission & Motto
Symbols and Insignia
The Coat of Arms
Colors: Double Blue and Gold
Flower: Pink Rose
Quill: Our Badge
Mascot: BetXi Bear
National History
 Founded:
- April 17 1893
- Lombard College, Galesburg Illinois
 Founders:
- Cora Bollinger Block
- Lucy H. Gilmer
- Bertha Cook Evans
- Almira Lowry Cheney
- Eliza Drake Curtis Everton
- Julia Maude Foster
- Lewie Strong Taylor
- Francis Elisabeth Cheney
- Harriet Luella McCullum
- Alice Bartlet Bruner
Chapter History
 Founded: April 14, 1991
 Location: Fraternity Village Dr.
National Philanthropy
Autism Speaks
Did You Know?
Autism occurs in varying degrees based on
difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors
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Autism is the fastest growing developmental
disability in the U.S.
- Autism affects 1 in 68 children and
1 in 42 boys
- Autism affects more than 3 million
individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions
world wide
- Despite these statistics autism research
remains severely underfunded
- Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on avg.
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Chapter Philanthropy
 Football Frenxi:
- Flag football tournament
- All sororities and fraternities are invited
- Raise awareness and collect donations for Autism Speaks
 Xi Man Competition:
- All fraternity, sorority, and campus organization is invited
- Men’s fashion show to display each organization’s
philanthropy
- Cash prize at the end donated to the winner’s philanthropy
 Walk Now For Autism Speaks:
- Ford Field in Detriot
- The WMU Alpha Xi Delta chapter rounds up a group of girls
and goes on the walk to support Autism Speaks
Executive Board
Chapter President
Chapter Life VP
• Responsibility of whole chapter
• President’s right-hand-woman
• Plans major events such as Semi-Formal and Greek Week
Recording Secretary
• In charge of attendance at events as well as formal meetings
• Writes the minutes at formal meetings
Panhellenic Delegate
• Chapter representative at panhellenic meetings
• Brings information from those meetings back to chapter
Financial VP
• Calculates dues for each semester and makes sure they are paid
• Sets up payment plans for new members
Programs VP
• Plans sisterhood events
• Also plans Philanthropy events
Public Relations VP
• In charge of chapter website, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
• Makes sure every member’s social media is appropriate
Bid Day
Bonds That Last a Lifetime