History
Symbols/Insignia
Awards/Honors
Nationals
Gamma Delta
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When and where was Theta Phi Alpha Founded?
August 30th, 1912 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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What is our Flower and what are our jewels
The White rose, Sapphire and Pearl.
100
What are the three phases of Fraternity life?
New Member, Collegian, Alumnae.
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What are our values?
Justice, Wisdom, Loyalty, Faith, Truth, Honor, Purity
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When was the Gamma Delta Chapter founded and what was our local chapter called before we became Theta Phi Alpha?
December 4th, 2002
Alpha Delta Epsilon
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Who was the Clergyman that encouraged our founders?
Bishop Edward D. Kelly
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What are our colors and our mascot?
Silver, Gold, Sapphire, Pearl and the penguin
200
What is the Siena Medal? (Hint: think about her motto)
Only National Award given to non-members. Award given for great endurance and accomplishment.
200
Name TPA’s National Philanthropies and what they are
Glenmary Home Missioners: works in depressed rural areas, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains. There they distribute food, clothing, and books to needy persons and assist in providing medical care, job training, and tutoring.
Camp Friendship: Two-week summer camp for children from disadvantaged and low-income homes.
The House that Theta Phi Alpha Built: Improve the plight of the homelessness in the chapter’s local area (Ronald McDonald House).
200
What are your obligations as a Theta Phi Alpha Sister?
Maintain academic standings (2.5GPA), be active and attend meetings, pay dues, attend fundraisers and philanthropies (meet minimum points).
300
What date do we use to celebrate Founder's Day and why?
April 30th because it is St. Catherine of Sienna’s Feast day and we are in school then
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What does ELEL and YITBOS mean? When do we use them?
Ever Loyal, Ever Lasting = informally, but only with other Theta Phi's
Yours in The Bonds of Sisterhood = signing formal emails and messages
300
List two national awards given to collegiate chapters.
Chapter Publicity Award, New Chapter Cup (Baby Cup).
300
What is the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation?
Separate entity from the fraternity. Monitors and collects money to support the Fraternity’s philanthropies.
300
Alcohol Policy
We require 3rd party vendor, cash bar for events, and transportation, must be 21.
400
Name the 10 Founders
Helen Ryan Quinlan
Selma Gilday
Dorothy Caughey Phalan
Otilia Leuchtweis O’Hara
Eva Stroh Bauer Everson
May C. Ryan
Amelia McSweeney
Mildred M. Connely
Camilla Ryan Sutherland
Katrina Caughey Ward
400
What is TPA’s Publication Called?
The Compass
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What is the highest national award given to a member?
Guard of Honor for Long and Devoted Service
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What is our mission statement?
To create close comradeship, to advance educational, social and philanthropic interests and leadership training; to encourage spiritual development and adherence to the highest moral standards; and to promote lifelong bonds of friendship.
400
Zero Tolerance Hazing Policy (3 reasons why)?
three reasons why hazing does not fit into our new member education programs: 1. harmful/physical harm, 2. disrespectful/degrading, 3. Not a way to gain respect.
500
Which founders were Collegians? and who was the first president?
Eva Stroh Bauer Everson and Otilia Leuchtweis O’Hara the rest were Alumna
Otilia was Theta Phi Alpha's first chapter president
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Who is our Patron Saint? and what is her motto?
St. Catherine of Sienna, "Nothing Great is Ever Achieved without much Enduring."
500
Suprise shawty!
Draw the Coat of Arms (Crest)
500
Name the National President, The National Vice President- Collegians, National Vice President- Almunae, National Vice President- Extension, National Vice President- Programming, National Secretary, National Treasurer.
Tracey Liphardt- NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Jessica Holthaus Ballman- NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–COLLEGIANS
Kristin Windeshausen Henkenius- NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–ALUMNAE
Alicia Palmisano- NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–EXTENSION
Stephanie Galendez- NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–PROGRAMMING
Michelle Short Porter-NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Cristin Brown- NATIONAL TREASURER
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What is ritual?
Link that connects all of Theta Phi Alpha together. Set form of rites and rituals we all follow.