Today, the object of the Fraternity shall be to encourage a spirit of Fraternity and love among its members; to stand at all times for character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty; to strive for and support the best interest of the colleges and universities in which chapters are installed, and in no way to disregard, injure, or sacrifice those interests for the sake of prestige or advancement of the Fraternity or any of its chapters.
We are inspired and commited to our founding principles and are guided by the following values:
- Trusting and respecting each other
- Building lifelong friendships
- Contributing time, talent and financial resources
- Promoting integrity
- Developing leaders
- Striving for excellence
- Encouraging innovation and creativity
- Using teamwork and collaboration
- Acting philanthropically
- Being a living example
The Badge
The badge of Alpha Omicron Pi is composed of the three initial letters of the three words of the Motto, superimposed one upon the next in order, which gives the Fraternity its name. Badges may be worn by initiated members only. Lending or giving the badge to any person not a member of the Fraternity is prohibited. If it is worn with another pin, it should be placed so that if someone is looking at you, your AOII badge should be above and to the right of any other pin. No other pin, badge, insignia, such as a fraternity pin, Greek letter indicating the name of a chapter or a symbol denoting an office, may be attached ot the badge in any way, whether by a chain or by hanging it on the fastener.
The Color
Alpha Omicron Pi has only one color, cardinal. It is the color of the Fraternity flower, the ruby and the ribbon sometimes worn under the badge to welcome a new collegiate chapter.
The Jewel
Alpha Omicron Pi has only one jewel, the ruby. The occasional use of pearls or diamonds in special badges has no significance or special meaning.
The Rose
The Nineteenth Century French rose, General Jacqueminot, a deep red rose, was chosen as the flower of Alpha Omicron Pi because its color is the symbol of the central and essential virtue of the Fraternity. Its choice had no connection with any legend, poem or story. This strong red rose, with its overtones of courage and vigor, was selected for its richness of color and fragrance, combines with softness and modesty of bearing. The Jacqueminot Rose is not available at most florists, so any deep red rose which is available may be used.
The New Member Pin
The binding together of wheat into a sheaf in the new member pin represents individuals bound by the common bound of Alpha Omicron Pi.
The Wheat
The wheat indicates usefullness in its harvest. The binding together of the wheat into a sheaf gave Alpha Omicron Pi the new member pin, the name for the magazine, and the rings for the president and the international president.
The Panda
While not an official symbol, the Fraternity and our chapters consider the Panda to be its mascot.
The Name of the Magazine
To Dragma, the Greek, is translated as "the sheaf". The name was selected for three reasons: because it is a reminder of the common interest which unites all AOIIs; because it is a record of accomplishment, or harvest; and because it fittingly describes the purpose of such a publication, the uniting of members through communication.
