National Programs
This fund was created by the sorority in August 1984 as a 501(c)(3) organization. The mission is to provide scholarship aid to needy students, both male and female, of all backgrounds and to conduct educational programs to enhance the quality of life.
National Education Fund (NEF)
Name the 7 founders.
Dr. Mary Lou Allison Gardener Little
Dr. Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
Dr. Cubena McClure
Dr. Vivian Irene White Marbury
Dr. Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
Dr. Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin
Dr. Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford
General Member
- A member who lives within 30 miles of the nearest alumnae chapter, but chooses not to affiliate with a specific chapter.
- She receives no vote, unless she is a Life Member.
Give details of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Founded where? When? Colors?
- Founded December 4, 1906 at Cornell University
- Colors: Black and gold
What is a basileus?
President
- Addressing needs and challenges that bring education barriers to school-aged children
- Children who are educationally at risk benefit from this program
Operation BigBookBag
Who wrote the slogan?
Bertha Black Rhoda
What is a Life Member?
A member who has been active for at least 10 years, has one vote, and requires an application plus a fee
Give details of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Founded January 15, 1908 at Howard University
- Colors: Salmon pink and apple green
- Facilitated by graduate chapters
- Attended by children in grades 6-12
- Issues that are facing teens today are discussed
- Held on the second Saturday of March
Sigma Youth Symposium
What are the three Rs of SGRho membership?
What are Recruitment, Reclamation, and Retention?
What is a Member at Large?
A member who lives more than 30 miles away from nearest chapter, this person receives one vote
Give details of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Founded: January 5, 1911 at Indiana University
- Colors: Crimson and cream
What are the Grammateus and Anti-Grammateus?
Financial secretary and recording secretary
- Partnership with Africare
- Purchasing grain grinders to alleviate stress on African women
- HIV/AIDS awareness and education
Project for Africa
Name the 4 types of meetings.
Local
Area
Regional
Boule
What is an Honorary Member?
A member approved by board of directors who has made a significant contribution to society or is notable in the community; this person receives no vote
Give details of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Founded November 17, 1911 at Howard University
- Colors: Purple and gold
What is the Tamiochus?
Treasurer
List the three most pertinent support organizations.
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- National Mental Health Association
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
What are the three affiliate organizations of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.? Be able to describe each or you get no points!
The Rhosebud Club (girls 8-11, founded 2014, most recent)
The Rhoer Club (girls aged 12-18)
The Philo Affiliate (women without college degrees)
What is a Cultured Member? What is a Ruby Member?
Cultured - Financial for at least 50 years
Ruby - Financial for at least 22 years
Give details of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Deltas:
- Founded: January 13, 1913 at Howard University
- Colors: Red and white
Sigmas:
- Founded January 9, 1914 at Howard University
- Colors: Royal blue and white
What is the Epistoleus?
Historian/Reporter