Sigma Alpha Sorority Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Sigma Alpha Sorority.

Founding Members of Sigma Alpha

Ann Huling Matthews, Amy Matthews, Marilyn Burns, Cindi Davis, Jennifer McMillan.

First American College Sorority

Alpha Delta Pi.

Four Types of Greek Organizations

General, Professional, Honors Society, Recognition.

Official Colors of Sigma Alpha

Emerald and Maize.

Official Flower of Sigma Alpha

Yellow Chrysanthemum.

Official Jewel of Sigma Alpha

Emerald.

Official Mascot of Sigma Alpha

Perry the baby Bull.

Objective of Sigma Alpha

say it out loud + write down

What does Sigma Alpha stand for?

Sisters in Agriculture.

Sigma Alpha Newsletter

The Emerald Times.

National Sorority Board establishment year

1980.

Total collegiate chapters in Sigma Alpha

71.

Components of Governing Documents

Risk Management Policy, National ByLaws.

Where to find governing documents

Greenhouse.

Sigma Alpha’s motto

Cultivating Professional Women in Agriculture.

Region and States of Sigma Alpha Chapter

Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, 7

First American Frat

Phi Beta Kappa

Where/When was it founded?

College of William + Mary, 1776

What are the corresponding Interfraternity organizations

National Panhellenic Conference (Recognition), Professional Frat Association (Professional), Association of College Honor Societies (Honor + General)

Which of these associations is Sigma Alpha a member of?

Professional Fraternity Association

Where + when was SA established

OSU, January 26, 1978

4 pillars

scholarship, leadership, fellowship, service

web address

www.sigmaalpha.org

4 types of address

dressy cas, business cas, business professional, formal

Role of advisor

to support and advise

5 main ideals for member

1. subscribes to the objective of the sorority.
2. Is tolerant and sympathetic to the viewpoints of others.
3. Performs to the best of her ability.
4. Has a distinction and obligation to serve.
5. Gives to the best of her ability

3 main ideals for chapter

1. Lives and carries out the objective of the sorority.
2. Maintains consistent and constructive contacts.
3. Performs useful and important functions

executive members

• President: Claire Morris
• 1st VP: Carrie Zeedyke
• 2nd VP: Maddy Jones
• Secretary: Anna Meyer
• Treasurer: Allison Kinney
• Recruitment Chair: Lexi Camarano
• Public Relations: Abby Paxton

Committees

• Philanthropy
• Scholarship
• Social
• Endowment
• Founders Day
• Leadership
• YLC
• Sisterhood
• Fundraising

what other chapters are in our region

• Ohio State; Alpha Chapter; Columbus, OH
• Michigan State; Gamma Chapter; East Lansing, MI
• Murray State; Alpha Upsilon; Murray, KY
• University of Kentucky; Beta Omicron; Lexington, KY
• Western Kentucky; Beta Sigma; Bowling Green, KY
• Morehead State; Beta Phi; Morehead, KY
• Eastern Kentucky; Beta Chi; Richmond, KY
• Wilmington College; Gamma Alpha; Wilmington, OH

Who is on the board + how do they get there + when are they elected

Alumna volunteers, elected, every 2 years at national chapter congress

The National Sorority Board works to?

Set strategic direction and policy

Who are National Headquarters staff? What do they do?

Full time staff that manage day-to-day operations

What three letters represent Ohio State?

Omicron, Sigma, Upsilon

What does the diamond outline represent?

our pillars

Where is the yoke?

left side

Rho and Beta represent what?

Ruth and Boaz and their importance in the Book of Ruth

What does the wheat represent?

The Bread of Life

Prayer verse 1+2

say out loud + write it

Prayer verse 3+4

say it out loud + write it

Circle Song

say it out loud + write it

Who are chapter consultants, how do they get the job, and what do they do?

Alumnae volunteers, apply/interview/appointed by board, chapter visits + provide guidance