A National Philanthropic sorority focusing on art, literature, music and speech & hearing. | | |
The Rituals of Psi Iota Xi
The Rituals of Psi Iota Xi Sorority are over one hundred years old. They are beautiful in their flow from one to the other, like an engagement through death. The traditions that we hold dear show our sisters how special our bond is to each other. The formal pledge and initiation of a new member is a way for our sisterhood to show them just how special they are to us and what a big commitment we are making to each other.
The Pledge Service is optional but there are good reasons for a chapter to have one. It provides an opportunity for the conductress to inform new pledges of the history of Psi Iota Xi as well as relate specific chapter responsibilities to the pledges. It allows the pledge to get to know the membership before they are initiated into the chapter. Once pledged, potential new members may help with projects and attend meetings to see what being an active member will be like.
The Psi Iota Xi Initiation Service is a beautiful mix of the past and the present. This is true whether your chapter uses officers or an initiation team to perform the service. Sometimes it is nice to recite some of the songs as poems instead of singing them all. Robes or stoles are beautiful and make an initiation a special event, but not all chapters have access to them. Every chapter has its own unique traditions that they share and celebrate with their new members.
The Memorial Service is well worth doing for a beloved lost sister. It is lovely and ties sisterhood in Psi Iota Xi from beginning until end. Officers present yellow roses either into a floral crest or a vase to represent the friendship, loyalty, and the love shared with this sister.
National Council would like to provide each chapter with a copy of our complete ritual service as well as the words for our songs and the music for our National Song. You will find a link below to download for your use.
RITUAL BOOK (INCLUDING SONG LYRICS) pdf
MUSIC TO PIX NATIONAL SONG
Taffy Day
National President
Omega, Lebanon, IN
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From the Future Planning Committee
The Future Planning Committee of Psi Iota Xi met on Thursday, August 7th to discuss the future direction of our sorority. Several issues were discussed that we felt needed feedback from our membership. We want to hear from all of you, so that we can keep our mission of improving the lives of others in the areas of Art, Literature, Music and Speech and Hearing thriving! Please respond by December 1st.
Below is a link for any individual member who would like to respond to our survey. Your response to this survey is crucial!
2025 FUTURE PLANNING SURVEY
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Need Supplies?
Need supplies from the National Office? Use the link below to complete and print out the order form. Mail your completed form with your check to:
Psi Iota Xi
3905 Vincennes Rd., Suite 303
Indianapolis, IN 46268
You may also complete the PDF and email to info@psiiotaxi.org, then mail your check to the National Office at the address above.
Make your check payable to Psi Iota Xi, National General Fund.
Please allow at least three weeks to receive your order.
NATIONAL SUPPLY ORDER FORM
Sandie Carlson
National Vice President
Theta Kappa, Edon, OH
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Beta Tau Frankfort, IN went out on a creative limb and used their 2018 National Convention profits to have a mural painted. For a few years, Beta Tau members have been considering how they could best use the convention profits. The idea of a mural was tossed around. This mural would tell the story of Psi Iota Xi. A few years ago, members began working with the Frankfort Mayor and the Parks Department to make our idea become reality.
The scope of the mural was put in writing, and the bidding process began. Local artist, Ricardo Cortez, was chosen to design and paint the mural. He wanted to help us tell our story through his detail and design. Ricardo also wanted others to be a part of this beautiful artwork, so he enlisted help from additional artists during this journey. His passion for what he does shines through.
The mural is 684 square feet and is located one block from the courthouse square in Prairie Creek Park on East Washington Street.
The Chamber of Commerce, Mayor, Judy Sheets, and the Frankfort Parks Department coordinator, Kim Black, organized a ribbon cutting and dedication when the mural was complete. On Saturday, October 3, 2025, our beautiful mural was dedicated. The Farmer Bank sponsored the stage area, and Bob Seger and AC/DC cover banks provided entertainment. Beth Keeney, PIX National President in 2017-2018, thanked everyone in the community and the Psi Iota Xi members for earning the funds that created the newest community artwork. She thanked Ricardo and others involved in making this vision a reality.
Stop by Frankfort sometime and look for this art project which encompasses our focus areas and tells our story!
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STUDENTS TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
I want to extend my thanks to all those who submitted applications for the student symphony tickets. I am in the process of getting tickets to those groups. There are still tickets available for the Evansville, Muncie, and South Bend symphonies. Please send me an email if you have a group that would enjoy attending one of their performances and I will send you an application.
I am looking forward to receiving and reading the new project proposals that will be coming in for our Literacy and National Projects!
A little birdie told me that some sisters were not sure where to send their checks for the Long-Term Project. Those checks can be mailed to:
Valerie Helms-Mejia
3626 N. Lakeside Dr.
Muncie, IN 47304
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at valhelms@gmail.com.
Valerie Helms-Mejia
National Project Chair
Alpha, Muncie, IN
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ALPHA XI, LOGANSPORT, IN
CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Alpha Xi Chapter, established on August 21, 1925, in Logansport, IN, recently celebrated 100 years of service to Psi Iota Xi and their community. Members enjoyed an evening picnic complete with a celebratory cake. Attendees reminisced about past fundraiser and philanthropic projects, National Conventions, and President Sandra Shaffer shared fun facts from the past 100 years. Chapter scrapbooks and past Helicons were on hand for everyone to enjoy. Mary Ann Delnnocentes was named the 2025 Alpha Xi Psi Ote of the Year. Each sister received a memento gift to remember the centennial celebration.
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National Council is available to talk with Chapters and members anytime questions or concerns arise. Please don't hesitate to reach out to National Council if they can assist you.
Contact us at: info@psiiotaxi.org
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Have you ever wished you could invite all Psi Ote sisters to your chapter's fundraiser or special event?
If you are planning an event or fundraiser (in person or virtual) and would like to share your invitation with Psi Ote Sisters from other chapters, let us know. The newsletter is great way to reach many sisters and hopefully increase your attendance or sales!
Electronic money transfer apps like Venmo plus virtual platforms like Facebook Live make it possible for even our most distant sisters to participate in another chapter's fundraisers with ease. You can support your sisters across the organization, and you might even get a few ideas for your own chapter!
Advertising in the newsletter is easy, just email JanePatton@PsiIotaXi.org and she will do the rest.
| | THETA IOTA, MONTICELLO, IN - Theta Iota met recently at Sportsman's Restaurant to celebrate their 54th Anniversary. Thirteen past and present members attended. | | UPSILON, GREENFIELD, IN - The Upsilon chapter announces the distinguished art awards for this year's Riley Festival. We are so impressed with the talent of these young artists! Each award winner received a prize of $50. Child I (ages 6-9) - Emmett Chatman; Child II (ages 10-14) - Penelope Ostermyer; Intermediate (ages 15-18) - Lucy Gard. | | ALPHA IOTA, RICHMOND, IN - What a fun evening with our Alpha Iota Sisters and East Central District Officer, Beth Vipond, as we made beautiful succulent pots at Pleasant View Nursery, Richmond, IN. | | GAMMA ZETA, OSSIAN, IN - Thanks to Kim Ashton for adding the signage to our new free library at Archbold Wilson Park. | | GAMMA BETA, REMINGTON, IN - Gamma Beta sisters gave Remington Primary School a Book Vending machine. A great addition to any school! | | ALPHA CHI, HAGERSTOWN, IN - Members recently held their annual Hand Crafted Auction. From stunning floral arrangements to delicious desserts, every item reflected the heart and originality of our group. | | |
OMEGA, LEBANON, IN - Presented a monetary gift to the You're Not Along organization.
Omega sisters continue to plan for the 2026 National Convention in addition to their monthly meeting.
| | ALPHA RHO, GARRETT, IN - Our October meeting was themed after "Jack and the Beanstalk" with themed bean food dishes! We also celebrated our own Sue Simpson being awarded the Alpha Rho chapter Lifetime Achievement Award. | | Zeta Iota, Louisville, KY sisters had a Zeta Iota family and friends event to celebrate our members for all they do for our Sorority and our community. | | ALPHA XI, LOGANSPORT, IN - Held their 63rd annual Connie Robinson Summer Speech and Hearing Clinic in June of this year. The primary focus of the clinic is working with preschool to second grade students with a primary diagnosis as speech impairment, language impairment, or hearing impairment. The clinic is financed entirely by the Alpha Xi Chapter of Psi Iota Xi. This year’s clinician was Joy Smith. The clinic serviced 31 children in 2025. | | CHI, BROOKSTON, IN - Chi sisters celebrated Halloween and breast cancer awareness during their October meeting by wearing costumes, painting pumpkins, and fun food. | | IOTA CHI, LAGRANGE, KY - An unforgettable night under the drive-in lights. We loved passing out candy and seeing all the incredible costumes at Sauerbeck Drive-In. | | ZETA MU, JASPER, IN Psi Otes had a wonderful time at the Library Halloween Bash. Over 450 kids trick-or-treated at booths sponsored by community groups. We gave out lots of books, bookmarks, pencils, toys & more to kids who played our TP Toss game. | | GAMMA BETA, REMINGTON, IN Psi Otes hosted the annual Trunk or Treat event in their community. | | UPSILON, GREENFIELD, IN - Chapter members held a pumpkin carving session prior to displaying their creations on the lawn of the James Whitcomb Riley home for the annual Jack-O-Lantern Festival. | | |
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- $169 per night per room
- Last day to book at this rate is Friday, May 22, 2026
- Rate includes complimentary self-parking in attached hotel parking garage and complimentary guestroom Wi-Fi
- You can call the Sheraton Indianapolis for reservations: (888) 627-7814
- Ask to make a reservation within the Psi Iota Xi Convention 2026 Group Room Block
- Click on the button below to reserve your rooms online:
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National Convention 2027
Theta Kappa, Edon, OH, will host the 2027 National Convention at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN.
National Convention 2028
Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL, will host the 2028 National Convention.
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National President
Taffy Day, Omega
National Vice President
Sandie Carlson, Theta Kappa
National Secretary
Terri Resler, Alpha Psi
National Treasurer
Mona Knight, Iota Theta
National Advisor
Mickie Hansen, Upsilon
National Project Chair
Valerie Helms-Mejia, Alpha
National Editor
Jane Patton, Alpha Omicron
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National Conductress
Missy Cooper, Gamma Nu
Northeast District Officer
Lauren Burk, Gamma Sigma
Northwest District Officer
Pam Gunterman, Theta Delta
East Central District Officer
Beth Vipond, Gamma Tau
West Central District Officer
Pam Karle, Gamma Xi
Southeast District Officer
Carol Good, Alpha Theta
Southwest District Officer
Erin Schroering, Iota Lambda
| | If you have any questions about this newsletter, the National Website or have an address/phone/email update please contact your National Editor Jane Patton, janepatton@psiiotaxi.org or 812-881-9064 (call/text). | | |
Contact
National Office
3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 303
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.471.3512
info@psiiotaxi.org
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