Sigma Gamma Rho History Exam Questions And Answers

Founded on - ANS November 12, 1922 University where SGRHO was founded - ANS Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. Three Priniciples - ANS Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service Colors of the sorority - ANS royal blue and gold Motto of the sorority - ANS Greater Service, Greater Progress The founders of the sorority are - ANS 1. Mary Lou Allison Gardener Little 2. Dorothy Hanley Whiteside 3. Vivian Irene White Marbury 4. Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson 5. Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford 6. Cubena McClure 7. Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin Headquarters of sorority - ANS Cary, North Carolina How many chapters of Sgrho? - ANS Over 500 chapters What regions is Omicron Iota of Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. in? - ANS Southeastern Region The Sophisticated Southeastern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. begin on? - ANS Began at the 14th Boule December 27-30, 1939, in New York, New York Flower - ANS Yellow Tea Rose(represents strength and radiance) Mascot - ANS Poodle Excuses - ANS Excuses are tools for the incompetent that builds monuments of nothingness. Those who deal in excuses are seldom good for anything but excuses. Mission Statement - ANS It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 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. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision. T.O.R.C.H - ANS Teaching Obligations, Rights, Characteristics, and History Grand Basileus - ANS President- (Rasheeda S. Liberty 24th International) Anti-Basileus - ANS Vice President Grammateus - ANS Financial Secretary Tamiochus - ANS Treasurer Epistoleus - ANS Historian/Reporter Syntakes - ANS Regional Director Regions with in Sigma Gamma Rho - ANS Central Northeastern Northwestern Southeastern Southwestern West National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC - ANS A coordinating body for the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities was founded May 10, 1930 at Howard University. When did Sigma Gamma Rho joined the NPHC? - ANS In 1937 When SGRO became incorporated? - ANS December 30, 1929 Fraternalism - ANS People join greek-lettered organizations for the opportunity to bond and develop close ties with other like minded individuals Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - ANS Founded: January 15, 1908 Place: Howard University, Miner Hall Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - ANS Founded: January 13, 1913 Place: Howard University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - ANS Founded Place: December 4th, 1906 Place: Cornell University Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - ANS Founded: January 9, 1914 Place: Howard University Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - ANS Founded: January 16, 1920 Place: Howard University Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. - ANS Founded: September 19, 1963 Place: Morgan State University Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - ANS Founded: January 5, 1911 Place: Indiana University What are the non-profit organizations associated with the sorority? - ANS National Education Fund, Sigma Public Education and Research Fund (SPEAR), and Seven Pearls Foundation local meeting - ANS chapter level area meeting - ANS meetings that take place in a specific region regional meetings - ANS Annual business meetings Boule Meetings - ANS Biennial business meetings of the grand body Regional officers - ANS Syntaktes Undergraduate Chapter Coordinator Youth Services Coordinator Types of Membership - ANS Undergraduate Alumni Life Member Honorary Member at Large General Member 1st Collegiate Fraternal Organization - ANS Phi Beta Kappa, 1776