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{{Short description|American Filipino social fraternity}}
{{Infobox Fraternity
|name = Chi Rho Omicron▼
|letters = {{lang|grc|
▲|name= Chi Rho Omicron
|motto =''Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen)''
|crest = File:The_crest_of_Chi_Rho_Omicron.jpg
|image_size = 180px
|alt = The official emblem of Chi Rho Omicron Fraternity
|founded = {{start date and years ago|1995|02|16}}
|birthplace = [[California State University, Fresno]]
|affiliation = Independent
|type = [[List of social fraternities and sororities|Social]]
|chapters = 10 chapters▼
|emphasis = Filipino
|scope = Regional
|pillars = Academics, brotherhood, culture, and community
|members=▼
|lifetime=700 +▼
▲|members =
▲|lifetime = 700 +
|colors = {{color box|#06549F}} [[Blue]] and {{color box|#000000}} [[Black]] <!--The blue used on the crest, which came up as Raiden Blue, appears to be associated with a video game of that name.-->
|address = 4049 Fawn Circle
|city = [[Sacramento]]
|state = [[California]]
|ZIP code = 95823
|country = United States
|website =
}}
'''Chi Rho Omicron''' ('''{{lang|grc|
== History ==
Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of [[California State University, Fresno]].<ref
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* Joseph L. Bautista
* Florencio G. Costales Jr.
* Mark E. Dolor
* Wenceslao Oscar Gonzales III
* Jay R. Ladran
* Alberto E. Palma Jr.
* Augustine C. Tuliao Jr.
}}
The fraternity was created to strengthen Filipino unity by removing the divisions between regions, class levels, and language barriers.<ref name=":2" /> However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity.<ref name=":2" /> Its mission is ''"''to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciation of the Pilipino culture, history, and heritage through a brotherhood/family environment; to instill the desire for self-improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation for civic responsibility."<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> Its pillars are academics, brotherhood, culture, and community.<ref name=":1" />
Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, '''{{lang|grc|XPO}}''' expanded with ''Beta chapter'' at [[San Francisco State University]] in 1996.<ref name=":0" /> Other colonies were established, resulting in ten chapters being chartered in California. ▼
▲Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, '''{{lang|grc|
The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron |url=https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/2860492 |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Open Corporates}}</ref> Since its founding, Chi Rho Omicron has initiated more than 700 members.<ref name=":6" />
== Community
The fraternity's community service projects tend to have a link to the Filipino community.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron |url=https://localwiki.org/davis/Chi_Rho_Omicron |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=University of California Davis - LocalWiki}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> Projects include supporting the equity for Filipino World War II veterans and the reconstruction of the [[International Hotel (San Francisco)|International Hotel]] in San Francisco.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" /> The fraternity raises funds for the Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program, providing school supplies and Filipino history books to elementary students in San Francisco.<ref name=":1" /> The fraternity also hosts Filipino Heritage Week activities on campus and in its various communities.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tang |first=Katy |date=October 25, 2004 |title=Filipino Heritage Week returns to UC Davis this week All communities welcome to attend events |pages=3 |work=California Aggie |url=https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=UCD20041025.2.15&srpos=1&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-%22chi+rho+omicron%22------- |url-status= |access-date=June 3, 2023 |via=California Digital Newspaper Collection}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Aziz |first=Roya |date=October 18, 1999 |title=Filipino American fraternity educates the community about cultural identity |pages=1 |work=California Aggie |url=https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=UCD19991018.2.3&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-%22chi+rho+omicron%22------- |access-date=June 3, 2023 |via=California Digital Newspaper Collection}}</ref>
== Chapters ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
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| ''Alpha''
| February 16, 1995 – 2016
| [[California State University, Fresno]]
| [[Fresno, California]]
||Inactive
|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
|-
| '''Beta'''
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| [[San Francisco|San Francisco, California]]
||Active
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
| ''Gamma''
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| [[Hayward, California]]
||Inactive
|<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Focht |first=Bradley |date=September 4, 2014 |title=Rush Week potentials check out frats and sororities |url=https://goldengatexpress.org/47055/latest/news/greek-life-rush-week/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Golden Gate Xpress}}</ref>
|-
| ''Delta''
|199x ?–202x ?
| [[University of San Francisco]]
| [[San Francisco, CA|San Francisco, California]]
||Inactive
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
| '''Epsilon'''
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| [[Sacramento, California]]
||Active
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|
| May 11, 2000 – March 20, 2023
| [[University of California, Davis]]
| [[Davis, California]]
||Inactive
|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Organizational Conduct {{!}} CSI |url=https://csi.ucdavis.edu/organizational-conduct/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=UC Davis}}</ref>{{Efn|Formed as a colony in 1999. In 2015, the chapter lost its registration with the university for at least five years for hazing.}}
|-
| '''Eta'''
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| [[Pomona, California]]
||Active
|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4" />
|-
| '''Theta'''
|May 11, 2008
| [[San Diego State University]]
| [[San Diego|San Diego, California]]
||Active
|<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Judicial Reports {{!}} Student Affairs and Campus Diversity |url=https://sacd.sdsu.edu/student-life-leadership/fraternity-and-sorority-life/reports/judicial-reports.aspx |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=San Diego State University |language=en}}</ref>{{Efn|Formed as a colony in 2008. This chapter has not been officially recognized by San Diego State University for some ten years but is still operating as of the fall of 2022.}}
|-
| ''Iota''
|November 20, 2014 – 2022
| [[California State University, Long Beach]]
| [[Long Beach, California]]
||Inactive
|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />{{Efn|Chapter started as a colony|name=Colony}}
|-
| '''Kappa'''
|October 21, 2019
| [[University of California, Irvine]]
| [[Irvine, California]]
||Active
|<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron Inc - XPO |url=https://campusgroups.uci.edu/xpo/home/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Campus Groups UC Irvine}}</ref>
|}
{{notelist}}
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Fraternities and Sororities |collapsed}}
[[Category:Student societies in the United States]]
[[Category:Student organizations established in 1995]]
[[Category:Filipino-American culture in California]]
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Revision as of 07:43, 21 February 2024
Chi Rho Omicron | |
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ΧΡΟ | |
Founded | February 16, 1995 California State University, Fresno |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Emphasis | Filipino |
Scope | Regional |
Motto | Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen) |
Pillars | Academics, brotherhood, culture, and community |
Colors | Blue and Black |
Chapters | 10 |
Members | 700 + lifetime |
Headquarters | 4049 Fawn Circle Sacramento, California 95823 United States |
Chi Rho Omicron (ΧΡΟ) is a Filipino-based fraternity founded in 1995 at California State University, Fresno.[1][2] It has chartered ten chapters in California.[3]
History
Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of California State University, Fresno.[4] Its seven Founding Fathers were:[3][5]
- Joseph L. Bautista
- Florencio G. Costales Jr.
- Mark E. Dolor
- Wenceslao Oscar Gonzales III
- Jay R. Ladran
- Alberto E. Palma Jr.
- Augustine C. Tuliao Jr.
The fraternity was created to strengthen Filipino unity by removing the divisions between regions, class levels, and language barriers.[4] However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity.[4] Its mission is "to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciation of the Pilipino culture, history, and heritage through a brotherhood/family environment; to instill the desire for self-improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation for civic responsibility."[3][5] Its pillars are academics, brotherhood, culture, and community.[2]
Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, ΧΡΟ expanded with Beta chapter at San Francisco State University in 1996.[1] Other colonies were established, resulting in eight additional chapters being chartered elsewhere in California.[2]
The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006.[6] Since its founding, Chi Rho Omicron has initiated more than 700 members.[7]
Community service
The fraternity's community service projects tend to have a link to the Filipino community.[8][2][5] Projects include supporting the equity for Filipino World War II veterans and the reconstruction of the International Hotel in San Francisco.[8][5] The fraternity raises funds for the Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program, providing school supplies and Filipino history books to elementary students in San Francisco.[2] The fraternity also hosts Filipino Heritage Week activities on campus and in its various communities.[9][10]
Chapters
Following is a list of Chi Rho Omicron chapters.[3] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
- ^ Formed as a colony in 1999. In 2015, the chapter lost its registration with the university for at least five years for hazing.
- ^ Formed as a colony in 2008. This chapter has not been officially recognized by San Diego State University for some ten years but is still operating as of the fall of 2022.
- ^ Chapter started as a colony
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (May 1, 2023) "Chi Rho Omicron". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed June 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Conclara, Rommel (January 9, 2023). "Fil-Ams raise funds for school tools that teach about PH heroes". ABS-CBN. Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "About Us". LB Chi Rho Omicron. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ a b c d e "Chi Rho Omicron Inc. Fraternity - myBAR". California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ a b c d e "Pomona XPO — History". Pomona XPO. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Chi Rho Omicron". Open Corporates. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ a b "Chi Rho Omicron Inc - XPO". Campus Groups UC Irvine. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ a b c "Chi Rho Omicron". University of California Davis - LocalWiki. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ Tang, Katy (October 25, 2004). "Filipino Heritage Week returns to UC Davis this week All communities welcome to attend events". California Aggie. p. 3. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via California Digital Newspaper Collection.
- ^ Aziz, Roya (October 18, 1999). "Filipino American fraternity educates the community about cultural identity". California Aggie. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via California Digital Newspaper Collection.
- ^ Focht, Bradley (September 4, 2014). "Rush Week potentials check out frats and sororities". Golden Gate Xpress. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Organizational Conduct | CSI". UC Davis. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Judicial Reports | Student Affairs and Campus Diversity". San Diego State University. Retrieved 2023-06-04.