Alpha Gamma Delta Initiation Test

Why is the Purpose important?

It is the foundation of AGD, it allows you to determine your own path to achieve these ideals

What is your favorite line of the Purpose? Why?

Fourth line because I am excited to gain many friendships throughout my time in Alpha Gam and continue growing those friendships for the rest of my life.

What do I gain by being an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta?

• love, support, and appreciation

• campus connections

• personal and professional development

• life-changing sisterhood

• accountability

• experiences that will last a lifetime

What is the date of our founding?

May 30th, 1904

Where was Alpha Gam founded?

Syracuse, NY

What are the Alpha Gam flowers?

red and buff roses with green asparagus plumose fern

What is the Fraternity jewel?

pearl

What are the Alpha Gam colors?

red, buff, and green

What is the Alpha Gam mascot?

Skiouros the squirrel

How do collegiate members wear the badge?

Over their heart

In Alpha Gam, the Ritual refers to

the traditional ways we express our beliefs and values through words, ceremonies, and songs which we participate in together on a regular basis

As a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, what is something you can do to help promote our values?

• speak positively about other Greek organizations

• live with a purpose

• treat each sister with dignity and respect

What is hazing?

• any activity or situation that causes excessive fatigue, physical, or psychological shocks

• the requirement to publicly wear apparel that is conspicuous or in poor taste

• late night sessions which interfere with scholastic activities

Name two resources that are available within the chapter to help you with your academic goals.

• talking to the VP of Academic Excellence

• study hours

• scholarship incentives

What role can sisters in your major play for you in Alpha Gam?

• resource about classes and professors

• source for advice and help

What is the minimum chapter average GPA in order for the chapter to remain in good standing?

2.90

What is the minimum individual GPA needed in order to be initiated?

2.50

Why do we focus on time management as part of the Alpha Experience?

Time management leads to a balanced life, which ultimately brings success and happiness.

List our eleven founders.

Jennie Titus Smith Morris

Estelle Shepard Beswick

Flora Knight Mayer

Emily Helen Butterfield

Georgia Otis Chipman

Georgia Alberta Dickover

Marguerite Shepard

Edith MacConnell Hickock

Grace Mosher Harter

Mary Louise Snider

Ethel Evelyn Brown Distin

Founders E

• Estelle Shepard Beswick

• Emily Helen Butterfield

• Edith MacConnell Hickock

• Ethel Evelyn Brown Distin

Founders G

• Georgia Otis Chipman

• Georgia Alberta Dickover

• Grace Mosher Harter

Founders M

• Marguerite Shepard

• Mary Louise Snider

Founders F

Flora Knight Mayer

Founders J

Jennie Titus Smith Morris

What is something you have learned about two of the founders?

• Mary Louise Snider: president in 1909 and presided at the installation of Zeta - Ohio University

• Estelle Shepard Beswick: the first Founder to respond excitedly to the idea of starting a new Fraternity at Syracuse

Name our current International President.

Lee Woodham Langub

T/F - Alpha Gamma Delta is a women's fraternity

True

Why is it important I pay my dues and participate in chapter committees and events?

• Collegiate dues keep the Fraternity running on both the local and International level.

• Participation in chapter committees and events shows support for the Fraternity.

• Fulfilling financial obligations and participation in Fraternity events are required for a member to remain in Good Standing

Why do we have officer teams?

• to accomplish goals

• alleviate pressure on officers

• help the chapter run smoothly

What do I gain by being an active member of Alpha Gam?

• you gain many skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life and will also gain many life-long friends

Who owns the Alpha Gam badge?

Alpha Gamma Delta

Why are we considered an international fraternity?

We have chapter in both the US and Canada

Name three of the Ten Songs every Alpha Gamma Delta should know.

• Our Pledge of Faith

• Chums

• Farewell Song

Name the Fraternity's philanthropic focus.

Fighting Hunger

Total membership?

189,000

of Alumnae Chapter/Clubs

more than 230 groups

Vision?

Inspire the woman. Impact the World.