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2018 Eleusinia at JCU
11/4/17
Chi Os "Cooking" at Loretta Paganini's
10/24/17
Chi O BookClub meeting was rescheduled for Sunday Nov 12th. We'll include both A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer and Beartown by Fredrik Bachman. We met at Flour restaurant in Moreland Hills (Chagrin at Rt. 91 ) at 1pm.
10/11/17 CHI OMEGA TODAY EVENT was held at the Shaker Heights Country Club. Chi Omegas of all ages renewed their Chi O Connections
Cleveland East Chi Omega Alums at Shaker Heights CC 10/11/17
top row: Pam Wurster, Nancy Toth, Phyllis Martis, Eileen Fisco, Kay Calloway
front row: Lorry Szabo, Missy Pask, SM, Wendy Mishne, Joy Polk, Loreen Robinson
10/10/17
CAPA meeting report: Scholarship fundraiser is sale of Mixed Design items. Orders placed by NOv 14th return 50%, placed after that but before Dec 6th get 40%. Nancy has a catalog to share. Full Catalog and details for ordering:
http://clevelandpanhellenic.org/capa-host-mixed-bags-fundraiser-october-1-november-15/
9/12/17
Potluck Salad Supper at Carol Kelly's new home in Solon was a perfect end of summer! Scrumptious Salad supper at Carol's beautiful new home with 15 sisters. We welcomed new alum Juli Novotny and several long time members we haven't seen in some time, including Cindy Schinagle and Nan Ewing.
6/15/2017
I had a pleasant surprise today. Nan Ewing called to say Hi! She is happliy busy in her new home at Vista Springs in Macedonia. She is grateful that her "kids" sold the house on Maple Street in Solon to the first lookers! We caught up on Chi O news and Nan sent warm greetings to you all. She suggested a lunch outing sometime this summer... Who's in?
6/14/2017
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News from Phyllis Martis: ther will be a memorial service for Stephen Martis on Monday June 19th at the Fairmount Presbyterian Church 22757 Fairmount Blvd at 2pm with a reception following in the Anderson Hall.
6/4/2017
Pictures from our lunch at Jenny's
Claudia, Barb,Jenny,Pam,Lorry,Sandy,Nancy
5/19/2017
Sisterhood Luncheon and 50 yr+ recognition is Satrday June 3rd at Jenny Hogan's in Aurora. We hope to see you and many sisters there - call a sister! Lunch will be provided ($10). RSVP by 5/30/17 440-338-3565 or reply to Pingg invitation(details and map are included in invitation) at http://event.pingg.com/ChiOSpringLunch63
4/30/2017
Phyllis Martis' beloved spouse, Steven, died peacefully at home last nite. After a brave battle against a serious illness for several years and a later diagnosis of cancer, Steve remained at home under Phyllis' and their son Jonathon's loving care. Read complete obituiary in the Plain Dealer. Visiting hours on Thursday 5/4 2-4pm and 5-7pm at Schulte & Mahon-Murphy 5252 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst. Keep them in your prayers.
4/16/2017
HAPPY EASTER!
The CAPA (CLE Panhel) luncheon is May 13th at the DoubleTree Inn in Cleveland. Deadline for reservations is May 6. Can we fill a table of 8? $40 covers lunch and parking. (choices: chicken Napolini, spinach mozzarella pierogi,or caribbean honey mango salmon) Basket auction for fundraiser tickets are available from Nancy. Speaker is Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, Clinical Health Psychologist, author, media consultant, Director of Integrative Medicine and Senior Services for Lake Health Hospital.
Download CAPA luncheon form http://bit.ly/CAPAlunch payment by Paypal(see form) or send check to Lauren Hanna, 650 Merrimak Dr, Berea Oh 44017
The Cleveland Chi-O-Hio event was a success. Congratulations to Linda McGinty and Linda Meixner for planning and producing an enjoyable, informative event. Jenny, Sandi, Pam and I ventured out on the CLE tour where we had stops at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, the Spotted Owl (a unique "hole in the wall" bar) and the fab restaurant Crop. Saturday Holly, Lorry, Jenny, Pam and I attended the meetings and luncheon w fashions for co-eds and awards. Pam was honored as a 50 year member of Chi Omega. Our scholar, Leanne Tang, Upsilon Mu, was presented her achievement award. Wendy Tressler Jasper was the Outstanding Ohio Alumna. Visit our Photo Gallery page to see Chi-O-Hio photos and more.
4/2/2017
Nancy Toth's email was hacked. She is NOT in distress in Turkey. Thanks for your concern. Email is secure now.
Happy Founders' Day April 5th!
Chi-O-Hio is this Friday and Saturday in Cleveland. Friday evening is for alumnae - a tour of CLE and stops at the Spotted Owl and the Bistro. Saturday starts bright and early with continental breakfast, 3 sessions of group meetings, lunch, awards, and a fashion how- to show.
Even if you're not planning to attend you can participate by joining the Chi Omega Alummae Association State of Ohio Facebook group. We'd like to reach 1000 members this weekend.
3/19/2017
Pam Wurster's husband, Greer, died on Monday 3/13. On Saturday 3/18 an estimated 300 attended the memorial at the United Methodist Church in Chagrin Falls. 8 Chi Omegas were among the mourners. Greer was a highly respected member of the church and the town. He will be missed by many, especially his beloved Pam and their daughters Laura and Beth. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
2/17/2017
VOLUNTEER to work at the Cleveland Food Bank with CAPA (Panhellenic) on Monday 2/27 6-8pm. Register on line at
2/16/2017
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO ON SUNDAY 2/19 OR 2/26?
The Art Museum is showing Bogart & Baccall movies at 1:30pm. in the Morley Lecture Hall (below the main lobby). Senior tickets are $8.
Dark Passages is being shown on 2/19 1:30pm -3:20pm
Key Largo is being shown on 2/26 1:30 pm - 3:15pm
You can order tickets on line (add $2 fee) or call 216-421-7350 to check that tickets are available at the door.
2/16/2017
Peg Redlin Petrovic, Tau Alpha 1946, died on 2/11/2017. The family met friends at the Church of the Gesu in University Heights, at 10am on Thursday 2/16 followed by a funeral mass at 11am. No other visiting hours. The service was held in the Marian Chapel with a full crowd. Peg was loved by many including her 4 daughters and 1 son. Husband, Bill is holding up, but deeply saddened. Two daughters have been living with Peg & Bill for some time. Unknown to us, Peg had been suffering from blood cancer for some time before a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She was a lovely, intelligent woman with an amazing smile. Her family knows that Chi O was an important part of her life. ( They mentioned us in the obit.) She will be missed.
Lois Swanson has moved to Aberdeen Crossings 399 Bishop Rd. Highland Heights, OH 44143.
Both Ede and Ralph Spencer are home after stays at Hillcrest and / or rehab. We wish them continued improvement.
2/5/2017
Chi-O-Hio 2017 is in Cleveland on April 7-8. Cleveland West has planned a tour of Cleveland for Alumnae on Friday. The "bus" will leave the Holiday Inn, Rockside at 4pm. Rooms are available at the hotel for $95. Saturday will be a full day of ChiO sisterhood. See details and registration forms on Chi-O-Hio TAB under MORE. Hurry! Reservations are due March 1. Be sure to check out the cute tshirts you may also order.
1/27/2017
Lois Swanson's husband, Ernie's funeral arrangements were in Wed's Plain Dealer.
The service is at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3740 Mayfield road at 1Pm Fri 1/27 with Reception following.
Pam, Lorry and Nancy took 5 white carnations to Lois. Judy Delanis attended. Lois was in Hillcrest again this week, is going back to Highland Pointe today. Her family said they will be moving her to an assisted living facility on Bishop Road soon. The Swanson Family sent us a note of thanks for attending the funeral and for the carnations.
Ede Spencer's husband, Ralph was taken from Highland Pointe rehab to Hillcrest ER on Tuesday 1/24. He is undergoing testing for causes of his discomfort.
We sent our good thoughts and prayers to all.
1/8/2017
Book Club met at Panera's on Wilson Mills Road. We discussed "One Plus One" by Jojo Moyes. Next meeting is March 12th, same place and time (2PM). The new book is "Under the Wide and Starry Sky" by Nancy Horan. It's the true story of the wife of Robert Louis Stevenson, Fanny van de Grift Osbourne. Lorry says it's a page turner! Enjoy!
2017
12/20/16
Nan Ewing's husband, Robert was buried on 12/23. Pam and Nancy attended the funeral at the Solon Methodist Church. Also Barb Neuin attended. Nan and Bob had recently moved from their home in Solon to an assited living community in Macedonia.
12/10/2016
Annual Potluck Brunch was a great success! Held at Wendy Mishne's lovely home, we enjoyed holiday sisterhood.
11/22/16
Plans for the biennial Chi-O-Hio Day "Womanly Always" on April 7-8, 2016 in Cleveland are underway. Cleveland West Chi Omega Alumnae are hosts. We will assist. On Friday there will be a bus tour of CLE with stops at the Spotted Owl (for cocktails) and Crop Bistro (for dinner) returning to Holiday Inn Rockside Rd for dessert. Thanks to a donation from the Westside, the bus cost is covered. Price for Friday nite $60. Rooms are reserved at the hotel at $95. $40 covers all the events on Saturday, including informative meetings for both collegians and alumnae preceded by continental breakfast, sale of Chi O owls and items. Lunch will have your choice of sandwich & soup or salad. During lunch there will be a unique fashion show depicting life scenarios. SAVE the DATES!
Download complete Chi-O-Hio registration form and details:
https://www.scribd.com/book/338074689/Chi-O-Hio-Materials-Alumnae-3-Pages-1
Donations of owls or Chi O items for the sale at Chi-O-Hio will be collected by Pam Wurster. You may bring them to our Christmas Brunch on Dec10th or contact Pam for other arrangements. Thank you!
6/15/16
Sisters, East and West Side Alumnae EBoards have conferred, and from our treasuries we are covering three ni/ghts for the Amends at the place they are staying here in Middleburg Heights . Linda M has written a note so that they know we are all nearby (on both sides of town) and if they need anything to contact us. Members can leave messages at the FB page called Happy Birthday Sarah Amend. We will keep you posted.
6/12/16
The following is from our State Board president.
Sisters, please keep this collegiate member in your thoughts.
One of the collegiate members of the Pi Alpha Chapter at the University of Cincinnati, Sarah Amend, has cystic fibrosis. Sarah became so ill during this past spring semester that she was admitted to Cincinnati Children's Hospital in early March and has been in a hospital ever since. As of June 1st, Sarah was flown to the Cleveland Clinic to get her well enough and to await a double lung transplant when donor lungs become available. Even the best prognosis has this going on for several months. I am sure you can imagine how terrified and concerned her family and Chi Omega sisters are.
Sarah's parents, Mike and Beth Amend, have been keeping the advisors and members of Pi Alpha updated on Sarah's condition and the reports have been heart-wrenching. When Sarah is not sedated, she tries to speak, but her parents say Sarah's ability to mouth words is getting harder each day and she is too weak to move much. Her Pi Alpha sisters have sent her many cards and letters and made her a special blanket and sent several "get well" and birthday videos. I think it is especially hard on Sarah's parents because they are only allowed to visit her for an hour or two each day at the Cleveland Clinic instead on when she was in Cincinnati where at least one of her parents never left her side. Sarah has made it known that she wants to live and said early on that she wants to "make it through this and come out on the other side." You can imagine after 12 weeks of torture, 12 weeks of growing weaker and having more and more complications while more and more complex machines are attached to her body.... that it hurts tremendously for her parents to see this happening even for her own good. Fortunately, the Cleveland Clinic is the best place possible for a lung transplant (number one in the nation), and her parents say that every nurse, every doctor, everyone they have met has been compassionate, professional and focused.
What I am asking is if you could spread the word among the Cleveland East and West Alumnae members to keep Sarah and her parents in your thoughts and prayers.
Loyally,
Cynthia
Cynthia Blocksom
President, Chi Omega Alumnae Association, State of Ohio
5/5/16
CAPA welcomed senior sorority women to alumnae status at JCU . Jen Bufe, Delta Delta Delta, led a lovely circle ceremony for the event. Several Chi Omegas, a Kappa Alpha Theta and a attended. The program was joint sponsored by CAPA and JCU's Panhel President, our scholarship winner, Cara Sutherland. Pam Wurster and I represented ChiO East.
4/5/16 CAPA project at Cleveland Food Bank
Pam Wurster, Sandi Russ and Nancy Toth volunteered packing backpacks for school kids. We worked assembly line style for 2 hours and packed hundreds of bags! A very rewarding project, and fun to do!
3/15/16
Beware of the Ides of March!
Book Club met at Jack's Deli and discussed Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman. To was good to see Peg Petrovic, Ede Spencer, Lorry Szabo and Joy Polk.We decided to hold the next Book Club meeting in the evening so our younger and / or working sisters can attend. Join us on June 16th at Sara's Place in Gates Mills at 6pm. Book is The Wright Brothers by David McCullough.
2/19/2016
Sister Harper Lee died 2/29/2016 at 89. Author of To Kill a Mocking Bird and Go Set a Watchman.
Chi Omega Woman of Achievement 2006 see NYTimes article.
2/8/2016
ChiOs Jenny, Pam,Sandi, Nicole (w daughter Abby) & Nancy with West side ChiOs enjoyed a sunny day at North Chagrin Metro Park's "Owls"on Saturday 2/6. Thanks to our West side sisters for planning this event! We met resident owls, heard informative talk, and took a hike! Great day out.
1/28/2016
Jenny and Nancy ventured over to W25th St to the CAPA Happy Hour. A good group of Panhellenic women (about 40) socialized over drinks and snacks. There was a door prize of one ticket to the May CAPA luncheon and a raffle of 4 bottles of wine. Fun time for all. See CAPA Facebook page for photos.
1/14/2016
Book Club meet in Pepper Pike's Heinen's. Discussed The Language of Flowers by Diffenbach. We agreed this was a great book. Jean, Joy, Pam, Jenny, Phyllis, Nancy, and Linda Standish(AOPi) had interesting thoughts about mothers and daughters.
2016
Festive Christmas brunch at Wendy's was enjoyed by Chi O sisters. The "regulars" were joined by West side sisters Linda Meixner, Connie Macko, and Lauren Kotmel as well as our own past president, Holly Capron. So nice to spend time together in such a lovely home. We held a small raffle to benefit Make-a-Wish and collected playing cards to benefit the veterans at the Cleveland VA hospital. See photos on our Facebook page.
10/17/15
Despite the rainy weather we enjoyed a fun nite at THORNCREEK WINERY last nite. Join us next time!
9/17/2015
We enjoyed a great event held by CCF at Landerhaven tonite. Information, health tests, prizes, fun and food!
8/7/2015
ChiO's HAVE FUN!!! Dinner/Theater Nite in Chagrin Falls
7/9/2015
SISTERS LOSE FAMILY MEMBERS
We are saddened to report the following deaths. Please keep our sisters and their families in your prayers.
Sister Rosemary Merchant's son, Matthew, passed away 7/6. Memorial Mass at Church of St. Dominic in Shaker on 7/18 @11am. (See PD obit7/9)
Sister Diane Euchenhofer Rossa's father-in-law, Edward Rossa, died 6/18. Service at funeral home on 7/11 @4pm. Vitantonio-Previite (See PD obit 7/9)
SISTER JOINS OMEGA CHAPTER
More sad news. Sister Susanne Pool Hartung (Sigma Alpha 1956 Miami U) has joined the Omega chapter.On July 7th her daughters (Laura & Heidi) posted the following :
"Lil Susie's journey here on earth ended yesterday morning, but she will remain in the hearts of all that knew & loved her. Please come celebrate our mom's life and love for her friends & family. the service is at Hope Lutheran Church on 456 S.Chillicothe Rd in aurora @11 am this coming Saturday , July 11th. Rest in peace sweet, kind, generous, genuine, beautiful and loving little mom! What we have once and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. - Helen Keller" From the obit in PD: Memorial service Sat 7/10 @11am at Hope Lutheran Church 456 S. Chillicothe Rd, Aurora.
7/10/2015
Our scholarship winner, Kat Piascik, created this composite of our Lambda Delta, Kent St alumnae. Thanks Kat!
7/8/2015
President Pam Wurster had an accident this week that resulted in a fracture in her left leg and broken toes on her right foot. She has a cast on her leg and her mobility is very limited. We wish her a speedy recovery.
7/1/2015
SISTER JOINS OMEGA CHAPTER
We note with sadness the passing of Sister Nan Cuddy Prior Jubell, Mu Alpha. A notice was published in the Chagrin Valley Times this week:
"Nan Cuddy Prior Jubell, of Naples, Fla. and formerly of Chagrin Falls died in her sleep June 28. She was an avid volunteer and traveler and a dear friend to many. She was preceded in death by parents George and Mary (Burke) Cuddy, first husband Peter C. Prior and second husband David H. Jubell. She is survived by daughters Kathy Prior (Dave Rader) and Carolyn Prior (Dale Ferguson); step children Jane (Bob) Meyer, Bill (Beth) Jubell, Katie (Erik) Proehl; and seven grandchildren.
5/16/2015
CAPA Luncheon at Landerhaven, hosted by AOPi Cleveland East Alumnae with 2 Chi Omega Scholarship Winners and their Mom's!!
5/2/2015
Our May Luncheon was a truly multigenerational event enjoyed by ChiOs ranging in membership years from 3 - 73! We honored Lois Swanson, Kappa Alpha 1943, Judy Delanis, Tau Gamma 1955, Carol Egan, Beta Delta 1955, and Phyllis Martis, Lambda Delta 1965. We also welcomed our Achievement Award Winner, Kat Piascik, Lambda Delta 2013. Thanks to our gracious hostess, Carol Kelly, we had a lovely setting for our celebration, which included a surprise champagne toast!
4/29/2015
Chi O fun! Joyce Schaefer, Jeanne Reddick, Jenny Hogan, Sandi Russ and I enjoyed a Happy Hour at Red, Wine & Beer in Mentor. Tuesday 4/28. How nice to be able to pick up with long missed sisters.
4/22/2015
Ch-O-Hio News
Pam, Lorry and Nancy attended the 58th Chi-O-Hio in Columbus. On Friday Alumnae enjoyed a Progressive Dinner: appetizers at the Zeta Alpha House, dinner and business meeting at the Spaghetti House, and social time at the hotel. Saturday all attendees met at the Boat House at Confluence Park for lite breakfast, breakout meetings, lunch, awards,and ceremonies. Guest speakers included the regional head of MAW and a MAW Mom & child. Numerous scholarships were awarded. Two awards were presented to alumnae: the "I Serve Award" to an outstanding advisor; and the "Outstanding Ohio Chi Omega Alumna Award" to Nancy Toth.
3/27/2015
What FUN -social time with sisters! We had a great group at our book club/ meeting at Heinen's on Wed 3/25. Join us next time at a different Heinen's - on 91 near Wilson Mills in Mayfield Heights on June 17th. Our next book selection is " The Dead Key" by D.M. Pulley
3/10/2015
March has lots of chances for you to participate with your Chi O sisters. Won't you join Us?
Wednesday March 11 th Mix, ,Craft and Tour at Cleveland Art Museum 2/12/15 meet at 5pm in Atrium.
Wednesday March 25th, ChiO meeting & Book Club, at Heinen's PepperPike meet at 6pm in Cafe
Thursday March 26th, CLE Film Fest with ChiOs West at Tower City meet at 5pm at Lincoln Tap
Monday March 30th, Dineout at Max & Erma's fundraiser for CAPA, take voucher Mentor
It's not too late to sign up to walk with Team Chi Omega at the Annual Make-A-Wish Walk at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on July 18th. Non-walkers are encouraged to contribute to our team members. So far Pam, Trisha, Lorry and I are signed up
Book Club met today at Flour. Very nice setting, good food - possible future Happy Hour location? Our book was "The Invention of Wings" by S.M. Kidd. All agreed this made us appreciate our freedom and human rights earned by many "sisters" not always remembered in current history books. Sarah and Angelina Grimke were main characters in this historical fiction work.
3/14/2015
Today is Pi day! You know, Pi estimated to be 3.1415925... It's that irrational number that gives you the circumference of a circle if you multiply it by the diameter. Do something with MATH today, just for fun.
Can you answer this? Two is the first prime number. What's the eleventh prime number? 2,3,5,7,11, __,__,....
See that wasn't too hard!
2/6/15
Executive board met at Panera in Solon on 2/4. Many ideas for our calendar. Watch for complete details and individual invitations to events. All paid members receive invitations. To be added to the invitation list contact cleveastchios@gmail.com and ask to be added to Celebrations invitations for Chi O East.
1/14/2015
Book Club met today at Flour. Very nice setting, good food - possible future Happy Hour location? Our book was "The Invention of Wings" by S.M. Kidd. All agreed this made us appreciate our freedom and human rights earned by many "sisters" not always remembered in current history books. Sarah and Angelina Grimke were main characters in this historical fiction work.
NEWS: Lois and Ernie Swanson. enjoyed visits from their daughter and son here instead of going to visit them as planned. L & E had some health issues just before Christmas and are doing well now.
Ede S. has shared her recipe for the deliciously light "Pear salad" she brought to our Pot Luck Brunch.
1 lg. can pears, drain,reserve juice, mash 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, dissolve in 1/4 cup pear juice 6 oz. pkg. lemon jello, dissolve in 1 cup hot pear juice
Mix above together. Cool. Prepare 1 pkg. Dream Whip, fold into jello, let set.
2015
12/11/2014
We note with sadness the passing of two Chi O sisters, Vilma (Willy) Lavetti Kohn, Epsilon,87, and Elizabeth Carroll Shearer, Alpha Delta,89. Both were remarkable women, we can be proud to claim as sisters. Their obituaries were in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Donations will be sent to our scholarship fund in their memory.
12/8/2014
Christmas Brunch at Wendy's was wonderful. See photos in Gallery. We collected books for a local childrens library and held a mini raffle for Make-a-Wish. Joyce S. was the lucky raffle winner of the Vera Bradley purse and it was her birthday! Perfect!!!
10/13/2014
Jane Freebairn Kirchner's daughter, Lisa, is starring as Judy Garland in CVLT's River Street Theater production of " The Property Known as Garland" on Fridays & Saturdays thru 12/6
Grands News:
Jenny Hogan's second grandchild was born in Las Vegas. He is Edward Francis Hogan IV! Jenny is out there helping with this new addition to her son's family. Welcome & God Bless!
Pam Wurster's granddaughter, Sydney age 11, daughter of Laura , is in Akron hospital after her appendix burst! She had had repeated bouts of stomach pain with no explanation. She'll have surgery after all toxins are cleared from her system. Keep Sydney and and her family in your prayers.
8/10/2014
We held an exec board meeting today. Thanks to Pam, Carol, Sandi, and Ede for again contributing ideas and support. Welcome to Loreen Robinson and Vicky Colby who also participated. We're considering holding a Paint Nite in November. If you've done this, let us know how it went and who was the vendor. Our book club plans to meet on 9/25 at 1pm. Let me know where you'd like to meet. If ther is interest in an evening book club we'd like to try it. Send your suggestions to me, NancyT. Thanks
7/21/2014
We welcomed another sister into the Omega Chapter on 7/19/ 2014, Joyce Douglas. Joyce was preceeded by her husband, Bill, just months ago. Her daugher, Sandra (Chi Omega), and sons Richard, Christian, and Chip were all at Stroud Lawrence to greet family and friends. Several ChiO's gathered to remember this beautiful sister, her wonderfully gracious smile, and the many ChiO dinners/meetings we shared in her home. There will be a funeral mass at St.Noel Church tomorrow 7/22 at 10am.
7/18/2014
8 Sisters met for book Club and lunch at Sara's. All enjoyed reading about Chi O Pat Summit. Our next book choice is "The Riddle of Harper Lee" by Marja Mills. This book gives an insiders view of the very private Harper Lee, also a Chi Omega. Save the date 9/25/14
5/17/2014
CAPA 100TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON HOSTED BY CHI OMEGA
After an exciting year of new firsts, Cleveland Alumnae Panhellenic Association celebrated the 100th anniversary at the historic Silver Grille in Tower City. As president of CAPA, Nancy Toth greeted the 300 sorority women in attendance and announced the parade of sorority flags. Guest Speaker, the then president of NPC and former president of Chi Omega, Jean Mrasek honored us with her attendance. 10 scholarships of $2000 each were awarded to collegians from the Greater Cleveland area. The committee included: Marilyn Doman, Nicole Coy, Jenny Hogan, Carol Kelly, Phyllis Martis, Nancy Paskevich, Loreen Robinson, Sandi Russ, Ede Spencer, Lee Steindl, Lorry Szabo, Pam Wurster and members form Cleveland West. Susan Huntley, assisted by her daughter, played the sorority classics on the piano.
4/28/2014
TWO JOIN OMEGA CHAPTER
From Eudora(Ede)Ebert Spencer: Martha (Marty)Sielaff Peters Joins Omega Chapter April 2014 I was saddened to hear of the passing of Marty Peters. Before our sister relationship as Cleveland Chi Omega Alumnae, I knew Marty during our childhood years. She lived in close proximity to me in Cleveland Heights. Our backyards faced each other. Also, her family and mine were members of the same church. Marty was a friendly, hands-on president of the our alumnae chapter. She was very committed to Shi Omega's Social Service projects. Our archives has a photo of Marty decorating a Christmas tree at the Ansel Road Golden Age Center. Her daughter, Laura (age3), is also there, helping out with the tree trimming. I know Marty will be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew her. Editor's Note: Marty Peters was Cleveland Chi Omega Alumnae East's president 1968-1970. Marty died last Sunday. Bob Peters let Joyce Schaefer know that they are in Fl but are returning to MI. OBit is at Pixley Funeral home.
BEVERLY HOWALD
We were saddened to see Beverly Lindt Howald, Rho Gamma(Hillsdale), listed in the Plain Dealer obits on 4/27/14. She died on March 17,2014 at Fairmount Health Center in Willoughby. Beverly was active in Chi O East until she and husband, Lee moved out of the area. When I first moved to Cleveland in 1971, Beverly picked me up at my home in South Euclid and took me to my very first alumnae meeting! What a world she opened for me. God Speed, Beverly.
4/20/2014Chi Omega Convention 2014: A Symphony of Sisterhood When is Chi Omega Convention? June 25 - June 29, 2014 Where is Chi Omega Convention? JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes 4040 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32837
3/4/2014 Sisterhood Report: Carol Kelly is home recovering from successful major surgery. She thanks Chi O sisters for all the prayers and cards which helped her. Jenny Hogan's mother passed away in late February. Jenny has some positive news to balance that out: she'll be a grandmother again next year.
2014