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September Mu Mu News

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In this issue:

Silence the Violence | Upcoming Events | 2026-27 Call for Members | AXO of the Year Recommendations | Sisters Shopping Sisters | Sponsor an Alumnae Initiate | September Birthdays | In Memory | Volunteer Recognition | Alpha Chindness & Concerns | Welcome Back Dinner Recap | Lunch Bunch Recap

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Silence the Violence

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm

The 21st Annual Silence the Violence event will take place on Thursday, September 17th at Canyon Farms Golf Club. This year’s event features a silent auction, live auction, wine pull, whiskey pull (NEW), and gift card spin the wheel. Tickets are $65 through September 16. We can't wait to see you there!

Purchase Tickets or Donate

Gift Card Donations Requested for Spin the Wheel

The Silence the Violence committee is looking for donations for our Gift Card Spin the Wheel. This is our most popular activity at STV - last year it sold out in less than 1 hour!

 

We need gift cards valued at $25 (or more!) to your favorite stores, restaurants, or experiences. (Pro tip: If you have a Costco membership, they offer a variety of options for 80% of face value.) 


Please contact Amy Bartak ([email protected]) to coordinate pickup through September 15th. THANK YOU for your consideration!

Volunteers

The Silence the Violence committee needs volunteers to help run our upcoming event on Thursday, September 17th. Join us to make it a huge success—sign up today!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Questions? Contact Kim Bartak - [email protected] or Amy Bartak - [email protected]

Upcoming Events

The Lunch Bunch

This group typically meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 11:30 am

Location: Caleb's Breakfast and Lunch, 515 E. Red Bridge, KCMO

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:30 am

Location: Meddy’s, 4105 W 83rd St, Prairie Village, KS

Contact Beth Rosenwald at [email protected] for more information, to RSVP, or to receive Lunch Bunch emails.

Founders' Day Celebration

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Save the date for our annual Founders' Day celebration! It will take place at Milburn Country Club on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Stay tuned for more details!

2026-27 Call for Members

Welcome back ladies! Our membership goal again this year is 140 members! We collect dues from July 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 to report to Nationals in February. 


You can pay online or mail a check to our treasurer - Jenny Duld at 4937 Payne St Shawnee, KS 66226-2336.

Become a Member

Membership Tiers

  • New Alumnae member (2022-2026) - discounted $15 (normally $25)

  • Classic member (50+ year members) - $30

  • Standard member - $35

  • Giving tiers

    • Carnation - $50

    • Lyre - $75

    • Hera - $100

Member Challenge

This year, we are having a member challenge from now until October 31! The top two sisters who recruit the most new* members to pay their dues and attend our events will receive a gift!


At the bottom of your membership form will be where you can add your referring sister's name. I will tally our results. Prizes will be named in the November newsletter with gifts to be delivered at the December event or mailed/dropped off in November.

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Call/email your pledge sisters in the area who may not have paid their dues recently!

*New members may be former members who have let their dues lapse.

Thank You

Thank you to Stephanie Lower, Fran Denton, and Sarah Spencer for filling out our directory survey last spring. Your gift cards are in the mail!


Should you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Bartak at [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support of Mu Mu!

AXO of the Year Recommendations

Call for Nominations!

The Mu Mu Board of Directors is seeking nominations for the 2026-2027 Alpha Chi Omega of the Year. This sister will also represent Alpha Chi Omega as our nominee to the Greater Kansas City Panhellenic Woman of the Year in April 2027. The winner will be announced at our Founders’ Day event. Please nominate your Alpha Chi Omega sister that meets the following criteria by October 1, 2026:

  • Dues paying member

  • Support of Alpha Chi Omega –past and present

  • Active in the community


Please include the following information with your nomination/recommendation:

  • Name, Address, Phone Number, Chapter, and School

  • How she meets the above criteria


Please include your name and phone number. All nominations should be sent to Bev Nichols at [email protected] or Bev Nichols, 15019 Rhodes Circle Lenexa, KS 66215.

Sisters Shopping Sisters

Trust an Alpha Chi to buy your home, insurance, grow your investments, have a personal chef, fitness trainer, fashion designer, winery, brewery, bakery, photographer, author up some inspiration, top notch senior living and more. All the good things to make your life sweeter.


Be sure to visit our newly updated Sisters Shopping Sisters page on our website. These smart sisters supported Mu Mu by advertising in our upcoming 2026-27 Membership Directory, so please support them with your business as you're able.

Shop Now

Sponsor an Alumna Initiate Candidate

Do you know an outstanding woman whom you think would make a great Alpha Chi Omega? Women we’ve welcomed through this program have included our friends, family members, coworkers, campus professionals and other women who have made a difference in their communities, in their professions and in the lives of others. Alpha Chi Omega shapes the future through the powerful, transformative and everlasting connections of real, strong women. The National Alumna Initiate Program (NAIP) extends our membership experience to real, strong women in our communities who identify with the mission and values of Alpha Chi and care about our philanthropic initiatives, who did not have the opportunity to join Alpha Chi Omega as a collegiate member. Please let us know if you have a friend, family or neighbor that you think would make a great Alpha Chi Omega.


Contact Bev Nichols at [email protected] for more information.

September Birthdays

Help us wish a happy birthday to our sisters born this month!

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9/3 – Patricia Weakley

9/5 – Selina Rush

9/7 – Laurel Jackson

9/7 – Rebecca Reynolds

9/10 – Carolyn Young

9/12 – Mary Jean Cannell

9/17 – Jenny Duld

9/18 – Beth Rosenwald

9/19 – Nancy Hoffman

9/21 – Caitlin Flanigan

9/23 – Marcia Bowerman

9/28 – Michelle Jarvis

In Memory

Carolyn Olsson Englund

Gamma Zeta (Kansas State University) ’51

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We extend our condolences to the family, friends and sisters of Carolyn Olsson Englund on her passing May 25 at the age of 93. This was her 75-year pin year.

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Volunteer Recognition

Help us recognize the impact our sisters are making in both the Kansas City and Alpha Chi Omega communities! Please visit our website or use the link below to update your volunteer hours monthly, or as often as possible. Thanks so much for all you do for both Alpha Chi Omega and our community!

Add Your Volunteer Hours

Alpha Chindness and Concerns

If you know a sister that needs a kind word or pat on the back, please contact Lisa Littrell at [email protected] or 816-289-6789, or Denise Cook at [email protected].

Welcome Back Recap

Mu Mu kicked off a new membership year with our annual Welcome Back event, a celebration made even more special as we honored our recent Continuing Excellence award from the Alpha Chi Omega convention in Dallas. This gathering brings both new and returning members together for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation over dinner.


We were delighted to welcome 37 sisters representing more than nine different collegiate and alumna initiate chapters. Our kick-off was hosted at Kim Bartak’s beautiful home, and the Mu Mu Executive Board provided a wonderful dinner for all in attendance.


Thank you to everyone who joined us AND paid your dues for this year. We look forward to seeing you in September at our Silence the Violence fundraiser—an event that continues to make a meaningful impact in our community.

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Lunch Bunch Recap

A group of 15 met at Johnny Cascone's Italian Restaurant on August 4 for delicious foods ranging from pasta to the liver and onions special. A few slipped away before our picture was taken.

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Mu Mu Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega
15019 Rhodes Circle, Lenexa
United States of America

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