Mu Tau Mu of Alpha Chi Omega

Only 2 Tuesdays left until Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Each week in September, we're sharing a way to prepare for October.

This week we feature Alpha Chi Couture, a great event (fashion show and silent auction) that will be held this Friday, September 25th in Dallas, Texas. We have 2 reasons for wanting you to know about Alpha Chi Couture: first, it's an amazing event we should all support; and second, it sets a great example any chapter or group can follow in planning their own local event, be it a fashion show, golf tournament, auction, frisbee fling, or art show. AX Couture has embraced social media with a website, a facebook fan page and a Twitter account. Organizers have reached out to many influential people in their local community and their larger online community. They partner with the DFW domestic violence shelter, and they hope to raise $45,000 this year. 

So show Alpha Chi Couture some love! And remember, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!

"The SMU Alpha Chi Omega chapter and area alumnae chapter will host its annual Alpha Chi Couture fashion show and silent auction, Friday, Sept. 25, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The event benefits the Genesis Women’s Shelter and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and hopes to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence.

"The event will kick off with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a fashion show featuring the latest styles from West Village boutiques Assembly, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Epic and Glass Slipper. Jan Strimple, acclaimed international couture model, will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

"'It's a pleasure to partner with this group of dynamic young women,' said Strimple. 'Their dedication and commitment facilitates achievement of their financial and community goals of funding programs that provide assistance to battered women and children.  Knowing their efforts will provide comfort in others lives is a profound realization and I am rewarded by assisting these young adults on this path of discovery.'

"Over the last three years, Alpha Chi Couture’s funds have helped the Genesis Women’s Shelter provide a safe place for over 2,000 women and children who have fled the immediate threat of domestic violence. These contributions help the shelter meet all of the victims’ needs, including clothing, food, shelter and counseling.

"'The women of Alpha Chi Omega have made such a tremendous impact in the fight to end domestic violence,' said Jan Langbein, executive director, Genesis Women’s Shelter.  'Alpha Chi Couture not only raises significant funding, but also gives a voice to thousands of women and children who have been silent for too long. Genesis is honored to be a part of this incredible event where young women come together to help restore hope, renew spirits and rebuild lives.'

"Tickets to the event can be purchased online at www.alphachicouture.com, as well as information about making a donation or underwriting any portion of the event. For further questions please contact mailto:info@alphachicouture.comor call 214.929.0666."