SIGMA GAMMA RHO: FINAL EXAM

Our Chapter

Xi Mu

The Sorority was founded at

Butler University in Indianapolis, IN

The Sorority became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on

December 30, 1929

The sorority pledge was written by

Mary Lou Allison Gardiner Little

The sorority colors are

Royal Blue and Gold

What is the name of the sorority's official publications?

The Aurora

Who designed the official badge?

Cubena McClure

Grand Basileus' pin is enriched by _______ with a _______ for the guard.

A laurel wreath with a gravel for the guard

Name the four types of sorority meetings:

Local, Area, Region, Boule'

Describe the sorority's official badge

An open book with a torch at its foundation, 10 pearls mounted on the edge, and two rubies at its base.

Name the Basileus of the Chapter in which You are seeking membership

Aliyah Love

How is the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. different from the other NPHC female Greek letter organizations?

It was founded at a PWI & not in January.

The purpose of the sorority is expressed in its slogan

"Greater Service, Greater Progress"

The Sorority's flower is

The yellow tea rose

Name the Sorority's Founders

Mary Lou Allison Gardiner Little

Dorothy Hanley Whiteside

Vivian Irene White Marbury

Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson

Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford

Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin

Cubena McClure

What are the sorority's national projects? (Name five)

Operation Big Bookbag

Youth Symposium

Project Reassurance

Womens' Health Initiative

A3 4 Life

Swim 1922

Project Wee Savers

Mwana Mugimu Essay Contest

What is the Philo Affiliate? What is its purpose?

They are friends of Sigma Gamma Rho who function as an auxiliary to the local graduate chapter.

What is the Rhoer Club?

Young ladies 12-18 who are provided with educational, vocational, civic, social, & cultural experiences through their local graduate chapter

Name three organizations in which the Grand Chapter maintains membership

UNCF

NPHC

NAACP

National Mental Health Assoc.

National Fees are due on

July 1st, grace period September 30th

What is the composition of the Grand Chapter?

Board of Directors

Duly elected new chapter delegates

Members-at-large

Life members

Past Grand Basilei

When does the Grand Chapter meet?

Every two years at Boule'

How many regions comprise the Sorority? (Name them)

5.

Central

Northeastern

Southeastern

Southwestern

Western

What region is this chapter a member of?

Southeastern 

When was this Chapter chartered?

January 21, 1996

Who is the Executive Director?

Karen Y. Williams

Who is the Syntaktes of this region?

Tanya N. Batchelor-Judge

What are the duties of the following officers? Syntaktes

She presides over the region, organizes, and supervises chapters, gives leadership when necessary for effective working unit of sorority

What are the duties of the following officers? Undergraduate Chapter Coordinator

She reports to the Syntaktes and is directly responsible for her region's matters pertaining to undergraduate chapters

What are the duties of the following officers? Youth Services Coordinator

She studies and coordinates the program of National Youth Projects in her region. This is held by an undergraduate member

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Grand Basileus

Marcia T. Harris; (President) Administer sorority's affairs and renders full report of her administration

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? First Grand Anti-Basileus

Miranda Moore; (Vice President) Supervise work of Regional Syntaki -coordinate activities of UCC -assists Grand Basileus in administration of sorority affairs

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Second Grand Anti-Basileus

Odyssey Butler-Borner; (2nd Vice President) Planning & assisting undergrad members at Boule -performing duties assigned by Grand Basileus -position held by an undergrad

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Grand Grammateus

Sharron Barnes; (Financial Secretary) Keeps accurate financial records of sorority -make financial report to Board of Directors + Grand Chapter

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Grand Anti-Grammateus

Dr. Khalilah Shabazz; (Recording Secretary) Records the business sessions of the Boule' and Board of Directors meetings, as well as presents minutes for approval at succeeding sessions

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Grand Tamiochus

Danette Samilton; (Treasurer) Receives and keeps records of all monies received by sorority

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Grand Epistoleus

Elaina J Hamilton; (Historian) Takes care of publicity for sorority and keeps sorority history current

What are the duties of the following Grand Officers of SGRho, Inc. & who currently holds each position? Editor-in-Chief of the AURORA

Shira Amos, edits and publishes the Aurora

Name at least four officers appointed to the National Board of Directors

Marcia T Harris (Grand Basileus), Oddyssey Butler-Borner (2nd Grand Anti Baisleus), Miranda Moore (1st Grand Anti-Baisleus), Sharron Barnes (Grand Grammateus)

Where is the National Headquarters located?

Cary, NC

What is the Blanche Edwards Award?

The Blanche Edwards award is the most coveted award bestowed at each national convention upon the most outstanding Sigma of the year for achievement on a national scope. The award honors a member for outstanding achievement of national scope in contribution to the growth and progress of the sorority

Why are honesty & integrity critical to the success and survival of SGRho, Inc.? Give 5 reasons:

Gives us trust in each other

Key component to sisterhood

Gives us confidence in each other

Ensures us success

Defines us as a chapter

What is the proper way to address a member during an official sorority meeting?

The proper way to address a sorority member at meetings is "soror" followed by their last name

What is an appropriate response when the chair asks if there is any unreadiness?

The member rises and waits to be acknowledged and states unreadiness

Name the 5 key items that should be in your sigma Uniform?

1. A plain uninterrupted royal blue &/or gold dress or skirted suit

2. A white dress or white skirted suit

3. A black dress or suit

4. A formal dress either royal blue or gold

5. A quality shirt, free of stains or marks, bearing the name sghro or the Greek letters for casual functions.

The top officer of the sorority should be address as

Madame Grand Basileus

Addressing a member of the sorority as soror and her last name represents

Decorum

List the Greek Alphabet (include symbols)

Mission Statement

"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."