Meet Brianne

Name: Brianne (Carl) Lee; Nickname: Bri
How did I get this nickname? I have ALWAYS been Brianne to my family and friends up until I went to college, then in joining Chi Omega, my sisters started calling me Bri and it has stuck...my family and co-workers call me Brianne but all my friends, new and old, including my husband all call me Bri. Another fun fact about my name? I was named after an actress in the 70's TV Show, "Chips" named Brianne Leary, thus naming me Brianne Lacy.

Chapter and year of graduation: Xi Delta (University of Toledo) 2003

Hometown: Dayton, Ohio

Occupation: Legal Finance Manager at Capital One in Richmond, VA

Hobbies: running, reading, traveling

Most lasting Chi Omega memory: I don't know if I can pick just one! I lived in our house for 2.5 years and I think just the memories of living with 30 of my sisters and all the tears and laughter I shared with my roommates each of those years. I also credit the moments of being on Exec for 2 years (GTB & GNV)...and of course having 3 of my Chi Omega sisters stand up with me on my wedding day.

Favorite thing about Chi Omega: I love knowing there are Chi Omega's everywhere no matter where you live or travel to, you can find another Chi O! I also love all the traditions of our ritual...

Why I love Charlottesville: I love Charlottesville because it's such a great place to live. We have such great restaurants and wineries in this area, there's always something to do!

I'm looking forward to the the alumnae chapter because...: I am looking forward to connecting with other Chi Omega's in the area! We are getting out and enjoying the wonderful town we live in and meeting other Chi Omega's - what could be better than that?

- Just recently ran a half marathon in March and am going to attempt to run my first full marathon - the Marine Corps in DC this fall.
- Similar to Kate... I married a "Brian" so yes, we are "Brian and Brianne" or "Brian and Bri", it's funny when you say it out loud!
- I have a fat, English Bulldog named Chester

Summer Events

Just announced: below are our summer events coming up for May and June. Get out your calendars!

May 26: Lunch Bunch, 12 pm at Zazus on Ivy

May 28: Movie Night--Sex and the City 2, time TBD

June 10th: Tour of Grounds (led by a Chi O University Guide) and Arch's, 7pm

Week of June 14th: Book Club--The Help. Bri will send more details soon.

You will probably need some sweet summer accessories for these events too. Might we suggest these:

(from Chi O Creations)

Happy summer!

Meet Kate

Name: Kate (Turnbull) Rullman

Chapter and year of graduation: Epsilon Lambda (Furman), 2005

Hometown: Charlottesville, VA

 Occupation: Reunion Giving Officer at The University of Virginia

Hobbies: traveling, reading, cooking

Most lasting Chi Omega memory: Like Elizabeth, I was elected as Personnel Chair for my chapter while I was on study abroad…along with three of my best friends who were also on study abroad! We were all in different locations across the globe (England, Italy, South Africa, and the Biosphere), and all got slated for positions on the Executive Board while we were away. I don’t even think my friend, Katy, knew she was slated as G.H. until she got home in December! Needless to say, we were all glad to have each other as we transitioned back into our lives at Furman.

 Favorite thing about Chi Omega: My favorite thing about Chi Omega is what attracted me to the organization in the first place…owls! Growing up, my favorite stuffed animal that I took everywhere was an owl and each time my Gran went on a trip somewhere, she always brought me a little owl figurine. I bet I have over 100 owls from all over the world in a shoebox at my parent’s house!

Why I love Charlottesville: I love Charlottesville because it’s where I grew up and it just feels comfortable to live here. We have great restaurants (except we’re missing an Olive Garden), shopping, and plenty of things to do. Not to mention the fantastic views...I can’t imagine living anywhere else!

I'm looking forward to the alumnae chapter because...: once you are out of school and in the “real world”, it’s hard to make friends without joining a group like this. Unless, of course, you are fortunate enough to work with co-workers you really like (hi Elizabeth!).

 Fun facts:

 - My name rhymes with my husband’s name: Nate (Kate and Nate. Go ahead. Say it. You know you want to!)
-  We just got married here in Charlottesville this past fall and are both enjoying being back where we grew up
- I love to read books on my Kindle
-  We have a basset hound, named Foster and a tuxedo kitty named Figaro. They live with their grandparents.
- I hate corn and shredded lettuce

Cinco de Chi O

Happy Cinco de Chi O!

We're celebrating tonight at Mono Loco at 6pm. Come join us for a margarita and some great mexican food!