Founders
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
What are the sorority symbols?
Scholarship, sisterhood, and service
ZOS members tutors an English class of High School students writing a research paper on the Rwanda genocide. This is an example of which national project?
Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
Who is the Regional Syntaktes?
What are the Sigma affiliate organizations?
Rhosebuds, Rhoer Club, and Philos
Who designed the official pin?
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson and Cubena McClure
What do the ten pearls on the official badge represent?
7 founders and faith, love, and hope
Which sorority initiative is focused on HIV and AIDS awareness and education?
A3 4 life
Who is the current executive director?
Cynthia Eubanks
What are the 5 meeting types?
local, mid winter(special), area, regional, boule
When was the sorority chartered?
December 30, 1929- the charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at Bulter University
What does the yellow tea rose represent?
an experience of beauty, strength and radiance. Though beautiful and delicate, both have the strength to withstand trials caused by man and nature. Both share radiance, Sigma radiates charm and concern while the Yellow Tea Rose, an unforgettable fragrance.
A chapter hosts a workshop for young girls to discuss concepts about self esteem. This is an example of which national project?
Project reassurance
Which officers serve as financial officers?
Grand grammateus and Grand Tamiochus
When are national fees due?
July 1
When did Sigma Gamma Rho join NPHC?
1937
What are the characteristics of the poodle?
Classy, sophisticated, friendly, intelligent
What do the colors represent?
wealth of values, truth, and purity.
What is the composition of the grand chapter?
duly elected chapter delegates, board of directors, members-at-large, life members and grand basilei
Greater Service Greater Progress
Who are the 7 pearls of Sigma Gamma Rho?
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
Vivian Irene White Marbury
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
Dorthy Hanley Whiteside
Cubena McClure
Hattie Mae Dulin Redford
Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin
What is the foundation of the official pin?
The torch
What is the Blanche Edwards Award?
most outstanding Sigma of the year for achievement on a national scope is the Blanche Edwards Award.
The award honors a member for outstanding achievement of national scope in contribution to the growth and progress of the sorority. The Blanche Edwards Award was established at the 1937 Boulé in Indianapolis, IN by then Grand Basileus Bertha M. Black in memory of Blanche Stewart Edwards, who was a fine example of the true Sigma Spirit- a pioneer officer and ardent worker.
Who supervises the work of the Regional Syntakti?
The first grand anti basileus
What are the 8 membership types of Sigma Gamma Rho?
Undergraduate, Alumnae, Member-at-large, Life member, honorary, general member, military, associate