Basic Info

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was founded - June 1st, 1929

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was incorporated - September 30th, 1930

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was founded where - Chicago, Illinois

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority was founded on the principles of - Jesus Christ, Friendship, Loyalty, and Love

 IOTA PHI LAMBDA were chosen because of their meaning - Ideals of Friendship and Love

Sorority Colors - White and Emerald Green

Sorority Flower - White Rose and Green Fern

Sorority Flower Used together mean - Friendship and Fascination.

Aim - To encourage young women to enter the business field or other professions by means of business education.

Motto - “Seeking Greater Opportunities Through Increased Efficiency.”

Mission - To unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women who will encourage, inspire, nurture, and assist persons engaged in business vocations.

National Slogan - Upward and Onward in Efficient Service

National Theme 2019-2023 - “Business and Professional Women Building the Foundation of Generational Financial Empowerment”

The mascot of Iota Phi Lambda is the - Turtle.

LOMEPA Club - is the name of the local intake club. (The name is derived from the use of the first two letters in the three names of the founder of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority: Lola Mercedes Parker).