Chi Rho Omicron | |
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ΧΡΟ | |
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Founded | February 16, 1995 California State University, Fresno |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Emphasis | Filipino |
Scope | Regional |
Motto | Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen) |
Pillars | Academics, brotherhood, culture, and community |
Colors | Blue and Black |
Chapters | 10 |
Members | 700 + lifetime |
Headquarters | 4049 Fawn Circle Sacramento, California 95823 United States |
Chi Rho Omicron (ΧΡΟ) is a Filipino-based fraternity founded in 1995 at California State University, Fresno.[1][2] It has chartered ten chapters in California.[3]
Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of California State University, Fresno.[4] Its seven Founding Fathers were:[3][5]
The fraternity was created to strengthen Filipino unity by removing the divisions between regions, class levels, and language barriers.[4] However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity.[4] Its mission is "to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciation of the Pilipino culture, history, and heritage through a brotherhood/family environment; to instill the desire for self-improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation for civic responsibility."[3][5] Its pillars are academics, brotherhood, culture, and community.[2]
Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, ΧΡΟ expanded with Beta chapter at San Francisco State University in 1996.[1] Other colonies were established, resulting in eight additional chapters being chartered elsewhere in California.[2]
The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006.[6] Since its founding, Chi Rho Omicron has initiated more than 700 members.[7]
The fraternity's community service projects tend to have a link to the Filipino community.[8][2][5] Projects include supporting the equity for Filipino World War II veterans and the reconstruction of the International Hotel in San Francisco.[8][5] The fraternity raises funds for the Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program, providing school supplies and Filipino history books to elementary students in San Francisco.[2] The fraternity also hosts Filipino Heritage Week activities on campus and in its various communities.[9][10]
Following is a list of Chi Rho Omicron chapters.[3] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.