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A comprehensive overview of sigma gamma rho sorority, inc., a historically african american sorority. It delves into the sorority's founding, mission, structure, national projects, and key figures. The document also includes a detailed explanation of the sorority's organizational hierarchy, membership types, and meeting formats. It is a valuable resource for understanding the history and practices of sigma gamma rho sorority.
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What was the first collegiate fraternal organization and what year was it founded
Phi Beta Kappa - 1776
What was the first Black Greek-lettered oranization
Sigma Pi Phi - "The Boule"
The NPHC is the acronym for
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Iota Phi Theta became a member of the NPHC
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NPHC organizations are rooted in a specific cultural context but are opened to different cultural backgrounds in terms of membership is an example of being
Traditionally African American
People join Greek-lettered organizations for the opportunity to bond and develop close ties with other like-minded individuals. This is commonly known as
Fraternalism
Although Greek-lettered organizations existed on their respective campuses, the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Sigma Gamma Rho, chose to create new organizations because
The existing organizations excluded African Americans
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When and where was Sigma Gamma Rho founded?
November 12, 1922 - Indianapolis, IN at Butler University
Which organization in Indiana boasted the largest membership number outside of the Southern states in 1922?
Ku Klux Klan
It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Which of the following completes the mission statement?
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Our members, affiliates, staff and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.
Who is the sorority's primary Founder who served as Grad Basileus between
1925-1926?
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
What was the profession of the Founders at the inception of the sorority?
Teaching
Founder Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little contributed the following to the sorority
The sorority's pledge
Founder Cubena McClure contributed the following to the sorority
Design of the official badge
What is the chapter name of the first collegiate chapter of the sorority?
Alpha
The sorority became an incorporated national organization on December 30,
1929
The sorority's national headquarters is located in
North Carolina
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The sorority became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on
December 30, 1929
The sorority pledge was written by
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
The sorority colors are
Royal Blue and Gold
What is the name of the sorority's official publication?
The Aurora
Who designed the official badge?
Cubena McClure
The Grand Basileus' pin is enriched by ______ with a ______ for the guard.
laurel wreath, gavel
Name the four types of sorority meetings.
Boule, Regional, Area, Local
Describe the sorority's official badge.
10 pearls and 2 rubies around an open book with a torch
Name the Basileus of the Chapter in which you are seeking membership.
Basileus Samantha Price
How is Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. different from the other three NPHC female Greek letter organization?
founded at a PWI
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The purpose of the sorority is expressed in its slogan:
Greater Service, Greater Progress
The sorority flower:
Yellow Tea Rose
The Sorority's Founders:
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, b. Kentucky Dorothy Hanely Whiteside, b. Indianapolis, Indiana Vivian Irene White Marbury, b. Oxford Ohio Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, b. Indianapolis, Indiana Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, b. Greenville, Kentucky Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin, b. Indianapolis, Indiana Cubena McClure, b. Indianapolis, Indiana
Name 5 of the sorority's national projects.
Swim 22, Youth Symposium, Project Reassurance, Operation Big Bookbag, Project Wee Savers
What is the Philo Affiliate? What is its purpose?
Affiliates of SGRho who don't have a degree; function as auxiliary to local grand chapter
What is the Rhoer Club?
Affiliate group of girls ages 12-
Name three organizations in which the Grand Chapter maintains membership.
March of Dimes, St. Jude Research, NAACP
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Duties and Current Officers of each position.
Grand Basileus: administer affairs of sorority
1st Grand Anti-Basileus: supervises regional syntactic, coordinate activities of UCC, assists Grand Basileus
2nd Grand Anti-Basileus: planning and assisting with undergrads at Boule, performing duties assigned by Grand Basileus
Grand Grammateus: keeps accurate financial records of sorority
Grand Anti-Grammateus: records business sessions and presents minutes for approval at succeeding sessions
Grand Tamiochus: treasurer
Grand Epistles: takes care of publicity and keep history of sorority current
EIC of the Aurora: edits and publishes the Aurora
Name four officers appointed to the National Board of Directors.
Regional Syntaktes, UCCC, YSC
Where is the National Headquarters located?
Cary, North Carolina
What is the Blanche Edwards Award?
Given to the most outstanding Sigma of the year at each national convention.
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Why are honesty and integrity critical to the success and survival of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.? Give 5 reasons.
Gives is trust in each other, component to sisterhood, defines us as a chapter
What is the proper way to address a member during an official sorority meeting?
Soror (Last Name)
Name 5 key items that should be in your Sigma Uniform.
uninterrupted black dress uninterrupted white dress royal blue/gold business dress formal royal blue/gold dress clean and neat paraphernalia t-shirt for casual functions
The top officer of the sorority should properly be addressed as
Madame Grand Basileus
What is the composition of the "Grand Chapter
Duly elected chapter delegates, Board of Directors, Members-at-large, Life Members and Past Grand Basilei
. What is the voting body of the sorority?
a. The Grand Chapter
When does the Grand Chapter meet?
b. Every two years
What are the top three positions on the Board of Directors
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First Grand Anti-Basileus
a. Project Reassurance also known as H
a. Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
a. United Negro College Fund b. National Mental Health Association
a. Hands-on, in person volunteerism
a. Project Reassurance
Greater Service, Greater Progress"
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a. Evaluation
a. A3 4 Life
"Greater Service, Greater Progress" highlights how dedicated service fuels sustainable progress, fostering growth and improvement on multiple levels.
Types of Members (8)
Undergraduate Alumnae Member-at-large (more than 30 miles away) Life Member (10 yrs in sorority financial stable) Honorary General member (within 30 miles of the chapter)
National Education Fund (NEF)
501(c)(3) organization -mission to provide scholarship aid to needy students, male and females -annually
SPEAR Public Education and Research Foundation (SPEAR)
Est. Sept. 95, affiliate organization of the sorority
Seven Pearls Foundation
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Middle - torch Top center writing - Founded Bottom - 1922
Sorority mascot
Poodle
A
Alpha (al-fuh)
B
Beta
Gamma
Γ
Delta
Δ
E
Epsilon
Z
Zeta
H
Eta (ay-tah)
Theta
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θ
Iota
I (eye-oh-tuh)
K
Kappa
Lambda
λ
Mu
M
N
Nu
Xi
Ξ
O
Omicron
Pi
π
P
Rho
Sigma
