October 2026 Newsletter

Fall into the swing of things! Read through the October 2026 Newsletter for important updates and reminders for the Fall 2026 semester.

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Omega Newsletter

"Sisterhood is a collective effort."

As we continue navigating the new season and Fall semester, we encourage everyone to sustain your support of Omega Phi Chi initiatives.

Stay up to date and informed on Sisterhood changes by reading the monthly Sisterhood Newsletters.
Connect with your chapter and nearby chapters to support our Undergraduate Sisters.
Attend meetings and participate in the Alumnae Association's programs.

General Reminders

STAY UPDATED WITH THE SISTERHOOD!

Sisterhood Emails:

Please be sure to check your emails sent from the “Sisterhood,” as your participation in what is going on within the organization is important and helps us all stay connected.
- If you would like to share something with the Sisterhood, please email sisterhood@omegaphichi.org and it will be approved by the National Secretary. (Please allow 48 hours for emails to be approved.)
- If your email needs to be updated or changed, please send an email to secretary@omegaphichi.org.

Sisterhood Newsletter:

The Omega Newsletter is published on a monthly basis, with notifications sent via email.

This is a great way to stay updated with all things Omega Phi Chi, especially if you do not use social media and/or prefer to not be in group chats.

Call for Nominations:
Current NBOD Vacanices

If you are or know of a sister who is interested in one or more positions below, please submit your nominations to our National Board of Directors at nbod@omegaphichi.org.

National Secretary

National Director Position

Director of Strategy & Engagement

Position vacant after 10/15/2026

Information Technology Officer

Affiliate Position

Public Relations Officer

Affiliate Position

Updates from our National Board

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Alumnae Affairs

Treasury

Strategy & Engagement

Updates from Alumnae Affairs

STAY INVOLVED!

Stay up to date with the Alumnae Association's upcoming events and initiatives:

October 2026 AA Events:

Coat Drive: 10/5/2026 - 11/15/2026
Food Drive: 10/5/2026 - 11/15/2026
General Body Meeting: 10/6/2026 @ 8:00 PM

Sign Up for an Alumnae Association Committee!

Founder's Day Committee (open to active and inactive sisters)
Cluster Committee
Community Service Committee

Panther Press: The Alumnae Association's official newsletter is sent via email.

For any questions related to the Panther Press, please contact aa@omegaphichi.org.

Social Media:

Follow the Alumnae Association on Instagram: @opc_alumnae.

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Updates from Treasury

UPDATES FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

CHAPTER FUNDRAISERS: Reminder-- Chapter Fundraisers should be done through the National Board of Directors (NBOD) account, and National Treasurer will forward finances to the respective chapter.

Zelle to deposit@omegaphichi.org and ensure that your chapter name is listed to receive your funds.
Stripe readers will be sent to Undergraduate Chapters to start accepting multiple forms of payments.
- No personal accounts may be used to collect funds for the Chapter.
- Please ensure that you have access to your Chapter's Bank of America Account.

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

National Treasurer: treasury@omegaphichi.org.
2nd Vice President of Undergraduate Affairs: ugvp@omegaphichi.org (CC on your emails).

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Updates from Strategy & Engagement

OUR GLORIOUSLY TIMELESS GAMMA THETA CHAPTER.

SUPPORT GAMMA THETA CHAPTER:

Gamma Theta on Social Media: Gamma Theta (Kean University & Kean Jersey City) is on Instagram! Follow Gamma Theta here: @opc_gammathetachapter.

If you would like to get involved with supporting Gamma Theta Chapter,

please contact strategy@omegaphichi.org.

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Updates from Membership

INTAKE SEASON HAS BEGUN!

FALL 2026 INTAKE:

Intake season has officially begun for the Fall 2026 semester!

Listed below are the chapters currently having intake. Updates regarding session information and additional intake announcements will be sent via email from Christine Rosado, our National Director of Membership, at membership@omegaphichi.org.

Current Chapters having intake:

Eta Chapter:
- New Member Educators: Leigh Darden, Lisbeth Acosta
Mu Chapter:
- New Member Educators: Elizabeth Uzhca, Ashanti Teran
Rho Chapter:
- New Member Educator: Aimee Lopez
Alpha Delta Chapter (Monmouth University Founding Class):
- New Member Educators: Tori Cinquegrana-Rod, Yuranni Algarin

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Updates from Risk Management

THINK BEFORE YOU POST.

A FEW SOCIAL MEDIA REMINDERS:

Does this post represent Omega Phi Chi positively?
Is anyone shown in an uncomfortable situation?
Would I be proud for this post to represent our chapter?

Risk Management Resources

A section dedicated to Risk Management Resources, located in our Forms Portal. It includes the following:
- Risk Management Resources Folder

Social Media Reminder. Before posting on social media, ask yourself: Does this reflect Omega Phi Chi positively? Is anyone shown in an uncomfortable situation? Would I be proud for this post to represent our chapter? Think before you post. For any questions or concerns, contact Belinda R. Fisher, National Risk Management Officer, at riskmanagement@omegaphichi.org.

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Updates from Public Relations

PR ADMINISTRATIVE REMINDERS.

INTERIM FLYER APPROVAL PROCESS:

With the current National Public Relations Officer vacancy, please review the following instructions for the flyer approval process:

Alumnae Association: Submit flyers to 1st Vice President of Alumnae Affairs, who will then submit to National President for approval.
Undergraduate Chapters: Submit flyers to 2nd Vice President of Undergraduate Affairs, who will then submit to National President for approval.

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Please review the OPC Digital Engagement Guidelines for an in-depth outline of maintaining OPC's digital presence.

Social Media Etiquette: Please use clean/non-explicit music for Chapter social media posts and pages.
Accessibility: Please write brief Image Descriptions for all social media posts. Use written captions for video and audio, and use high contrast for visual content.

OMEGA PHI CHI VISUAL BRANDING

Remember to use and follow the OPC Visual Branding Guide to maintain consistency of our visuals, especially with events and flyer posts.

OPC PR Resources: Additional resources for Public Relations Officers are located in the OPC Public Relations Resources shared Google Drive, as well as in the Sisterhood Forms Portal.

** PLEASE NOTE: ALL FLYERS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA. **

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Upcoming Events

Scroll to read through our Undergraduate Chapters' September 2026 events.

Rutgers University- New Brunswick

Alpha Chapter

10/3: Rutgers Homecoming Tailgate
- Saturday @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
10/12: Meme Board Vision Night
- Monday @ TBD
10/28: Adulting 101
- Wednesday @ TBD

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING?

opc.alphapresident@gmail.com

opc_alphachapter

Montclair State University

Mu Chapter

10/3: Montclair Homecoming
- Saturday @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10/8: Soirée Informational
- Thursday @ 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
10/15: Pink Ribbon Ball: Community Service Event
- Thursday @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
- Setup is @ 5:15 PM EST
10/30: OPC x SLB: Stroll for a Scare
- Friday @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST