Sorority First Quiz

What are the four pillars of Sigma Alpha?

Leadership, Fellowship, Service, Scholarship

Sigma Alpha was founded on what date?

February 1978

At what university was Sigma Alpha founded?

Ohio State University

Why was Sigma Alpha started?

Wanted more than a social sorority could offer

Sigma Alpha stands for?

Sisters in Agriculture

Name the five founders of Sigma Alpha:

Ann Huling Mathews, Cindie Davis, Marilyn Burns, Jennifer McMillan, Amy Mathews

The National Sorority Board was established in what year?

1980

Sigma Alpha has collegiate chapters on ____ campuses nationwide.

71

The National Sorority Board is comprised of Alumnae __________ that are _______ to a two-year term during National _____ _______.

volunteers, elected, chapter, congress

What is the primary work of the National Sorority Board?

Set strategic direction and policy

Chapter Consultants are also Alumnae _______, but they are selected through an application and interview process and are ________ by the National Sorority Board. Chapter Consultants conduct National _______ ______ and provide ________ to chapters.

volunteers, appointed, chapter visits, guidance

National Headquarters Staff are ___________ Professional Associations Management Staff that manage ___________ operations and provide support and guidance.

full-time, day to day

What items make up the Governing Documents of Sigma Alpha National Sorority?

National bylaws, risk management policy, member code of conduct crisis, communication plan, national standing rules

Where can you find Sigma Alpha/s Governing Document Manual?

Greenhouse

Members must read and understand the information in the Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policy and for complete required annual ____________.

self-validation

Parliamentary Procedure is a set of “____” used to “_______” the way business is conducted and allows business to be conducted in a fair and effective manner.

Rules, Govern

What do you say to make a Main Motion?

I move that…

Does a Main Motion require a second?

Yes

Is a Main Motion amendable?

Yes

Is a Main Motion debatable?

Yes

What type of vote is required for a Main Motion?

Majority

What do you say to make a Amendment?

I move to amend this motion…

Does an Amendment require a second?

Yes

Is an Amendment amendable?

Yes

Is an Amendment debatable?

Yes

What type of vote is required for an Amendment?

Majority

What do you say to adjourn?

I move to adjourn the meeting…

Does a adjourn require a second?

Yes

Is an adjourn amendable?

No

Is an adjourn debatable?

No

What type of vote is required for an adjourn?

Majority

What is the first verse of the prayer?

Give me the faith to live by God, and the will to be adequate indeed, and help me be equal to every task, wherever my life may lead.

What is the second verse of the prayer?

Let me not be too proud to labor, at tasks which are lowly and mean, and help me to walk forth each day, of happy heart and countenance serene.