4 SORORITIES BID TO CHARTER

Alpha Chi Omega

Bid presentation: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Clement auditorium

Founding: Oct. 15, 1885

Mission: enriches the lives of members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning and service

Colors: Scarlet and olive green

Mascot: Grecian lyre

Philanthropy: Domestic violence awareness

Flower: Red carnation

Alpha Gamma Delta

Bid presentation: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, in the MUC ballrooms

Founding: May 30, 1904

Mission: To provide opportunities for personal development through the spirit of sisterhood

Colors: Red, buff and green

Mascot: Squirrel

Philanthropy: Defeat Diabetes One Step at a Time

Flower: A red and buff rose with green asparagus plumosa fern

Alpha Omicron Pi

Bid presentation: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the MUC ballrooms

Founding: Jan. 2, 1897

Mission: Women Enriched through Lifelong Friendship

Colors: Cardinal

Mascot: Panda

Philanthropy: Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis and related diseases

Flower: The 19th Century French rose, General Jacqueminot

Kappa Delta

Bid presentation: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in Clement

Founding: Oct. 23, 1897

Mission: providing opportunities and experiences that inspire women to greatness

Colors: Olive green and pearl white

Mascot: teddy bear

Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, Orthopaedic Research Awards

Flower: White rose