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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority: History, Structure, and National Projects, Exams of Advanced Education

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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SGRHO FINAL EXAM
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What was the first collegiate fraternal organization and what year was it
founded
Phi Beta Kappa - 1776
QUESTION 2
What was the first Black Greek-lettered oranization
Sigma Pi Phi - "The Boule"
QUESTION 3
The NPHC is the acronym for
National Pan-Hellenic Council
QUESTION 4
Iota Phi Theta became a member of the NPHC
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

QUESTION 1

What was the first collegiate fraternal organization and what year was it founded

Phi Beta Kappa - 1776

QUESTION 2

What was the first Black Greek-lettered oranization

Sigma Pi Phi - "The Boule"

QUESTION 3

The NPHC is the acronym for

National Pan-Hellenic Council

QUESTION 4

Iota Phi Theta became a member of the NPHC

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QUESTION 5

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

QUESTION 6

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

QUESTION 7

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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QUESTION 11

When and where was Sigma Gamma Rho founded?

November 12, 1922 - Indianapolis, IN at Butler University

QUESTION 12

Which organization in Indiana boasted the largest membership number outside of the Southern states in 1922?

Ku Klux Klan

QUESTION 13

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

  1. A graduate chapter hosts a workshop for young girls to discuss concepts about self- esteem. This is an example of which national project?

a. Project Reassurance also known as H

  1. An undergraduate chapter tutors an English class of high school students writing a research paper on the Rwanda genocide. This is an example of which national project?

a. Mwanamugimu Essay Contest

  1. Among many other organizations, the sorority supports which of the following two organizations?

a. United Negro College Fund b. National Mental Health Association

  1. Where philanthropic activities focus on events that raise money for charities, community service focuses more on

a. Hands-on, in person volunteerism

  1. The signature project of the sorority which focuses on the reduction of teen pregnancy through a comprehensive year round program addressing some of the responsible factors is?

a. Project Reassurance

  1. The sorority's Founders wanted an organization that capitalized on its service to people while also advancing the improvement of communities. This best represents the idea of

Greater Service, Greater Progress"

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  1. The chapter's national programs chair offers feedback on a recently completed national program making recommendations for next year's implementation. This is an example of what part of the planning process?

a. Evaluation

  1. What sorority initiative is focused on HIV and AIDS awareness and education?

a. A3 4 Life

  1. In your perspective, what is the meaning of "Greater Service, Greater Progress?"

"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