Welcome to the Middlewest Region of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
Welcome to the updated website of the “Magnificent” Middlewest Region of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated! We are delighted to have you here, whether you are a member, prospective member, or sponsor. Our region is made up of 12 states, 14 active Graduate chapters, 5 Undergraduate chapters and we are proud to represent this area and its diverse communities.
We hope that our current website will provide you with all the information you need to learn more about our region, our chapters, and the work that we do. Whether you are interested in becoming a member, supporting our mission, or simply learning more about us, we encourage you to explore the site and get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to connecting with you soon!
History of Chi Eta Phi
National
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is a professional organization of registered nurses and nursing students. Aliene C. Ewell, RN organized the Sorority on October 16, 1932 with the assistance of 11 other courageous registered nurses.
The charter chapter, Alpha, was organized at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington D.C. for two specific purposes: (1) elevating the plane of nursing and (2) increasing interest in the field of nursing. The graduate and undergraduate (Beta) chapters are grouped into five regions according to geographic areas.
The chapters are located throughout the United States, District of Columbia and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island. Guided by the motto “Service for Humanity”, the Sorority has Programs focusing on health promotion/disease prevention, leadership development, mentoring, recruitment, retention and scholarship.
Regional
The origin of our region began at the 1956 National Conference (Boulé) where a committee was given the charge to divide the United States into regional districts. It would be ten years before the region would be established. In March 1956, Rho chapter became the first Middlewest chapter to be chartered and in April 1956 the Middlewest Region was officially organized. The historic event took place at the Sheraton Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis Missouri. Chapters eligible for membership in the region are those located within the boundaries of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Currently, the Middlewest Region has 14 graduate chapters and 5 undergraduate chapters.
A regional meeting is held annually and hosted by each chapter on a rotating basis. This meeting precedes the annual national meeting of the sorority. A regional director is elected from representatives of the constituent chapters and presides over the affairs of the region and the annual regional meeting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is a professional organization for Registered Nurses and Nursing Students founded by Aliene C. Ewell, RN on October 16, 1932, along with 11 other professional nurses. It was created for two specific purposes: to elevate the plane of nursing and to increase interest in the field of nursing.
Yes, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated does not hold membership in the National Multicultural Greek Council, Inc., the Panhellenic Conference, Inc., the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., or the Interfraternity Council. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is a Professional Greek Letter Organization specifically for Registered Nurses and Registered Nursing Students.
Membership is based on your demographic region, visit your local chapter page to find out more.
