TPA HISTORY
What year was Theta Phi Alpha Founded?
What is the official jewel of Theta Phi Alpha?
Which Chapter of Theta Phi Alpha is at FDU?
1 in how many people die from heart disease in the US every year?
What near-by school recently charted a Theta Phi Alpha Chapter?
At which University Was Theta Phi Alpha Found on?
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
What is the official flower of Theta Phi Alpha?
What is the Beta Gamma’s Chapters philanthropy?
What is the name of the campaign the American Heart Association does every February?
Who was the last president of Theta Phi Alpha’s Chapter?
Gabriella Perruso
Who is the Patroness of Theta Phi Alpha?
St. Catherine Of Sienna
What are the official colors of Theta Phi Alpha?
o Gold
o Blue
o Silver
What is the required GPA for sisters of our Chapter?
Who is the current Sapphire Man of Theta Phi Alpha, and which Organization does he belong to?
Robbie Scire, PSK
Explain the difference between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest ...
A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.
Who is the pastor who helped form the first Theta Phi Alpha Chapter?
Father Edward D. Kelly
What are the 4 Philanthropies Theta Phi Alpha supports Nationally?
o The Theta Phi Alpha Foundation
o The Glenmary Home Missioners
o The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built
o Camp Friendship
How many sisters are there currently in our chapter (not including new members)
What is the American Heart Association’s 2020 Goal?
To improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by 2020.
What date is Theta Phi Alpha’s Founders Day?
August 30, 1912
Name 3 of the 10 founders of Theta Phi Alpha
o Dorothy C. Phalan
o Katrina C. Ward
o Mildred Connely
o Selma Gilday
o Otilia L. O’Hara
o Amelia McSweeney
o Camilla R. Sutherland
o Helen R. Quinlan
o May C. Ryan
o Eva S.B. Everson
What are the 6 values Theta Phi Alpha stands by?
o Justice
o Wisdom
o Loyalty
o Faith
o Truth
o Honor
What are the 7 E-board positions a sister can hold?
o President (Cecelia Williams)
o Vice President (Kelly O’Brian)
o Treasurer (Dominique Cagno)
o New Member Educator (E King)
o Secretory (Olivia Vliet)
o Risk Management (Aisha Khan)
o Recruitment (Abby Lorenzo)
Strokes are the 4th most common cause of death in the US. Spot a Stroke: What does F.A.S.T stand for
o F – Face Drooping
o A – Arm Weakness
o S – Speech Difficulty
o T – Time to call 911
Name 3 symptoms of heart attack experienced by women
o Chest pain or discomfort
o Shortness of breath
o Nausea/vomiting
o Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
o Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.