Rose Twirls
Some notable updates and celebrations!

  • Our chapters recruited a total of 414 new members this semester! This is the most since 2018 and surpasses our goal of 380. Rose twirl for GROWTH! Our chapters are so excited, and you should be, too! 

  • The expansions team has been running Facebook ads to gain targeted interest in rebuilding Omicron and at other universities. We now have a contact person at Auburn who is very interested in re-starting the Omicron chapter! Another rose twirl for GROWTH! 

  • 112 members have started or completed the Leadership Development Program on OPAportal! The Leadership Development Program is available for all members on OPAportal under More > Courses.
Announcements & Reminders
Member Engagement Survey
We've received more than 330 responses to our member engagement survey thus far (1.5 weeks in - WOO). ALL members are encouraged to complete the survey! It would be amazing to get 1,000 responses by the end of the month.

Emails asking for your feedback were sent on Monday, Oct. 11, and the message contains a link unique to you. These emails were sent to the email associated with your OPAportal profile via SurveyMonkey. Make sure to check your spam/junk folder!

If you did not receive an email but would love to provide feedback let us know, and we will offer an opportunity to complete the survey.
Save the dates for National Service Week!
November 7-13, 2021
We are focusing National Service Week on our new partnership with RAINN. The week will be filled with events (more to be added) and fundraising. Please join our fundraising team and spread the word far and wide! Small streams create big rivers and we can't wait to see how big of a river we can create for RAINN.

Help rebuild Omicron Chapter!
Omega Phi Alpha is hoping to rebuild our Omicron Chapter at Auburn University this year! If you have any family or friends attending Auburn who might be interested in joining Omega Phi Alpha, please contact Summer Ray at expansions@omegaphialpha.org.
Lead a workshop at Convention 2022
Omega Phi Alpha's National Convention will take place July 14-16, 2022 in Fort Worth, TX. Do you have an idea for a workshop you’d like to lead at Convention? Want to boost your resume by presenting at a national convention? We are seeking proposals from active members, alumni, and even chapters who are interested in facilitating workshops related to this year’s Convention theme Y’all Means All: Everybody is Welcome in OPhiA. Check out the details!
Expansions General Interest Meetings
Our amazing expansions team is looking for students who are pumped at the prospect of starting a chapter of Omega Phi Alpha at their university. Do you know someone who would be interested? Share the link to our general interest meeting for November (link below)! The team plans to hold meetings like this on a regular basis moving forward, and they are not targeted at a specific school.
Volunteer Needs
We are looking to fill the following national volunteer positions on the Operational Leadership Team:
  • New Member Education Coordinator
  • Young Alumni Coordinator
  • Chapter Finance Coordinator
  • Brand and Design Coordinator

Do you feel like you’d be a rockstar volunteer in one of these roles? Learn more below! Who do you know who might be a good fit? Share the application with them!
Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Our first sorority wide service project of the year - Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities - kicked off on Sept. 15, 2021 and will run until Feb. 28, 2022. ALL members (active and alumni) can participate by collecting pop tabs for RMHC!
Join us for BEEfit!
Join fellow sisters for BEEfit - a virtual fitness + wellness series led BY sisters FOR sisters. Events began a few weeks ago and currently run through February. Join us for strength training, to barre, & even some family yoga! We can't wait to #BEEfit with you!
New Content
Meet the Team: Chapter Health Specialists
We're so pumped to introduce you to our national leaders, our Operational Leadership Team. First up, meet our Chapter Health Specialists who provide individualized support and training to our chapters that are struggling or experiencing significantly declining membership. Read all about them on our blog!
A Partnership with RAINN
In this episode of “What’s the Buzz?” managing director Alyssa Bernhardt meets with Julia George from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) to discuss Omega Phi Alpha's longterm partnership with RAINN and how chapters and members can support RAINN through our 2021 National Service Week and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Visit the national website events page for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events!
Movie Watch Party
"Hocus Pocus"
Oct. 23 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
BEEfit
Strength
Nov. 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
National Service Week
November 7 - 13

Check out all National Service Week events HERE!
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