Alpha Gamma Delta History and Foundations

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the history, symbols, leadership structure, and 11 founders of Alpha Gamma Delta.

Alpha Gamma Delta Founding Date

May 30 1904.

Alpha Gamma Delta Founding Location

Syracuse University, NY.

International Organization Status

Refers to Alpha Gamma Delta having chapters in both the United States and Canada.

The Purpose of Alpha Gamma Delta

A roadmap for living a life of significance, written in 1919 by Emily Helen Butterfield, which has remained unchanged since.

Healthy Sisterhood

Sisterhood described by trust, respect, and accountability.

Alpha Gamma Delta Jewel

Pearl.

Official Symbols of Alpha Gamma Delta

Pearl, Squirrel, Red, Buff, and Green.

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

Foundation that supports philanthropic causes, helps contribute to the world's work, and supports with scholarships.

Fraternity Philanthropic Focus

Fighting hunger.

Marguerite Shepard Program

A program that recognizes members for academic achievement.

Executive Council

The governing body and leadership of the chapter.

Governing Laws and Policies

The standards members are expected to follow, including federal, state, and local laws, campus policies, fraternity policies, and chapter bylaws.

International Council

The governing entity responsible for the strategic governance of the Fraternity.

Epsilon Pi Journey

A multi-phase member development experience.

Financial Responsibility

Reflected by paying dues on time.

Cherishing friendships with but a chosen few

The specific line of the Purpose that references friendship.

Squirrel Mascot

Mascot that represents preparation and resourcefulness.

Ethel Evelyn Brown Distin

Founder who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter.

Flora Knight Mayer

Founder who wrote some of the fraternity's songs.

Georgia Alberta Dickover

Founder who helped write the ritual and was the 3rd founder.

Estelle Shepard Beswick

First founder, who also started the Quarterly.

Emily Helen Butterfield

Founder who wrote the Purpose and designed the Alpha Gamma Delta Armorial Bearings.

Edith MacConnel Hickok

Founder who wrote part of the Initiation Ritual and suffered an Ice Injury that caused her to miss the year of Alpha Gamma Delta's founding.

Georgia Otis Chipman

Founder who wrote part of the Ritual and served as the first business manager of the Quarterly.

Grace Mosher Harter

Founder who served as Vice President and was known as the best hostess in Alpha Gamma Delta.

Mary Louise Snider

Second founder, founder of the Gamma Chapter, and later a missionary.

Jennie Titus Smith Morris

First President of Alpha Gamma Delta, who wrote a large portion of the ritual and songs.

Marguerite Shepard

Founder who served as Vice President and wrote the constitution and parts of the ritual.