Tri Sigma National Test Flashcards

What is the school, location, and date sigma sigma sigma was founded?

Longwood University in FarmVille, Virginia - April 20th 1898

What is our national headquarters called and where is it located?

Mabel Lee Walton House in Woodstock Virginia

What are the three degrees of membership?

a. Arc Degree - new member

b. Triangle Degree - active member

c. Circle Degree - alumna

tri sigma flower

purple violet

tri sigma jewel

pearl

tri sigma colors

royal purple and white

tri sigma symbol

sailboat

tri sigma motto

faithful unto death

How many founders of our sorority were there?

8

Who were the founding members?

1. Sallie Mitchie

2. Martha Trent Featherson

3. Margaret Batter

4. Isabella Merrick

5. Leila Scott

6. Lucy Wright

7. Louise Davis

8. Elizabeth Wilkins

National President

Joyce O’Daniel

Collegiate Vice President

Kara Miller, Crystal Jones, Lauren Moran, Veronica Atkins

National Treasurer

Bonnie L’Rainey

National Panhellenic Conference Delegates

Linda Manley-Kuitu

What is the name of our membership education program?

Essential Sigma

What are the seven national policies?

visitation, house director, controlled substances, alcohol/drugs, fundamental standards, hazing and zero tolerances, media and public relations

What is the purpose of the Sigma Sigma Sigma foundation?

The foundation is a non profit corporation able to accept gifts for scholarships, educational and leadership programs, and philanthropic activities.

What are the six standards of membership selection?

1. alumna reference
2. personal integrity
3. pleasant demeanor and positive image
4. potential contribution and education to group life
5. financial ability and integrity
6. academic integrity and commitment to scholarship

What are the two locations where our philanthropy operates?

Children's Medical Center, Dallas TX
University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill

What is the sororities official ceremonial song? When is it sung?

Stately and Royal - sung at ritual, formal chapters, founders day, convention

What is the official magazine of Sigma Sigma Sigma?

The Triangle of Sigma Sigma Sigma

What is the supreme governing body of Sigma Sigma Sigma?

The National Convention

What is the name of the national philanthropy and its initiative? What is its purpose?

The Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation with the initiative Sigma Serves Children. The foundation raises funds for the Robbie Paige Memorial Fund which benefits play therapy/child life programs for hospitalized children. The foundation also raises funds for the march of dimes.

What is ACAC? Who serves on it?

The Alumni Collegiate Advisory Committee and it is comprised of the Mable Lee Walton leadership award winners and the chapter presidents from the highest national awards.

What are our seven national position statements?

1. reasonable care
2. non-discrimination
3. beer company sponsorship
4. women's auxiliary organizations to mens fraternities
5. big brother organizations
6. sexual harassment and human dignity
7. out-of-town events

What is chapter accreditation? What are the ten areas of accreditation?

Outlines the minimum standards for chapter achievements and operations:
1. financial stability
2. recruitment
3. rituals and values
4. chapter operations
5. campus and chapter leadership
6. membership development and educational programing
7. philanthropy
8. panhellenic
9. sisterhood and group life
10. scholarship

What are our five declaration of principles?

1. rewards scholastic attainment
2. develops social consciousness
3. develop strong womanly character
4. discovers hidden talents and abilities
5. stabilizes emotional life in uncertain times

Explain honor council.

Honor Council meets with the member for an intervention meeting. If held accountable, the member will be held on Warning Phase of Intervention and Honor Council establishes deadlines for the terms to be met. If the terms aren't met by the deadline, the second meeting is held with the member (probation phase). If terms fail again, a third meeting is held with the member. If there is means for another meeting the Chapter can vote to suspend the member's privileges and request executive council to terminate the membership of the member.

How long are you a lifetime member of Sigma Sigma Sigma?

Lifetime

What are the five pillars/values of Sigma Sigma Sigma?

Faith, Hope, Love, Wisdom, Power

Tri Sigma Grace

For thy love and for thy care,
For the food thou didst prepare,
For thy goodness everywhere,
Father in heaven we thank thee. Amen.

Tri Sigma Pledge

We will be true to thee, For thou art worthy,
And we will honor thee, For thou art noble;
O Tri Sigma, our own Tri Sigma
We will love Thee

Summer Sunshine

And the vestige of Summer shall brighten each dawn with a heavenly view