How many service hours are our chapter's active members required to do?
15 hours
100
How many unexcused absences are you allowed to have per term as per our chapter bylaws?
one
100
What is the sorority motto?
Unity in service
200
What are our colors and what do they stand for
white- friendship
maroon- service & equality
200
Who was the first president of gamma sigma sigma?
Barbara Van Sciver (Ferraro) (drexel whaattup)
200
What are our Project IMPACT areas this year?
healthy living
domestic violence awareness
200
How much of a monetary donation equals 1 hour of service (as per national bylaws)?
$10
200
What are the sorority's ideals?
Service, Friendship, Equality
300
What are our national jewels and what do they represent?
Pearl-friendship and equality
garnet- loyalty to all members
300
Who was the first to use the name gamma sigma sigma and when did this occur?
1950- Drexel University
300
What are service hours awarded for?
Service, travel time, donations, prep time, fundraising for causes
300
What are the repercussions of not attending a service project you signed up for (name all 3)?
apology letter- to the Service VP or chairperson
- to the chapter
- to the organization that service was missed
300
What is the chorus of the national song?
Gamma Sigma Sigma let Our tributes echo far, So that all who bear your colors may rejoice in your fame, So that all who hear our voices Look for service in your name
400
Draw the MIT pin and label what the points on the pin represent
apex (point)- service
Base points- friendship & equality
400
Before it was called Perspectives, What was the national newsletter/paper called?
Gamma Gossip
400
Name our 5 service partners
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
American Red Cross
MADD
March of Dimes
American Cancer Society
400
When is the deadline for submission of National Dues in the fall term (to be given to chapter Treasurer)? How can this be avoided/extended?
Week 2 of fall term- request of payment plan from treasurer
400
Why are we not a part of Panhellenic Council (PHC/social sororities)?
Founded on the ideals of accepting everyone of all races and creeds, title 9
500
On the membership pin, what are the three symbols on the shield and what do they stand for?
the staff- service
white rose- friendship
Omicron- equality
500
What six organization or colleges founded gamma sigma sigma
Alpha Gamma Chi- University of houston
Booster Squad- Brooklyn College
Gamma Sigma Sigma- Drexel University
Omega Service Sorority- Boston University
Phi Gamma- Queens college
Women's Service Organization- NYU
500
What does IMPACT stand for (in relation to project IMPACT areas)
Individuals Making Progress Across Communities Together
500
What constitutes a quorum?
2/3 of active membership
500
What is the purpose of gamma sigma sigma?
Assemble college & university students in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendship among students of all races and creeds