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What is the mnemonic device that helps you remember the founders?

FREDA HAMM

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Why are eye coverings used in ritual?

Ritual is secret, so you’re not allowed to see any of the set-up/our symbols until you take the Oath to never divulge our secrets

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What is our chapter's Greek name?

Alpha Beta

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What is Zeta's OPEN motto?
Seek the Noblest
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Who appoints national council and where is our International Office located?
International Convention; Indianapolis, Indiana
200

Where was Zeta Tau Alpha founded?

Longwood University (Farmville, Virginia)

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What is the name of Zeta's policy that prioritizes the health and safety of members, new members, and guests?

My Sister, My Responsibility® Policy

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What year was our chapter reinstated?

2011

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What is the name of Zeta Tau Alpha's Magazine?
Themis
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Who is our patron goddess?
Themis
300

Who assisted in the forming of Zeta Tau Alpha?

Maud Jones’ brother, Plummer Jones and Frances Yancey Smith’s brother, Giles Mebane Smith

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What score must you get on the initiation test to get initiated?
90%
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What award recognizes collegiate chapters that have attained a standard of excellence?

Crown Chapter

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What does ZTAF stand for and what is ZTA's Philanthropy?
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation; Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
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Who votes on the Constitution and Bylaws of ZTA and what does NHC stand for?
Convention Delegates; National Housing Corporation
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When was Zeta Tau Alpha founded?
October 15th, 1898
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Who can wear the badge of Zeta Tau Alpha?
Initiated Members ONLY
400

What number link in the Chain of Chapters are we?

27th

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Who wrote the Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha?
Shirley Kreasan Strout
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What is our fraternity's original name and what is our flower?
???; White Violet
500
Name the nine founders.
Helen M. Crawford Alice Grey Welsh Della Lewis Hundley Mary Jones Batte Ethel Coleman Van Name Frances Yancey Smith Alice Bland Coleman Ruby Leigh Orgain Maud Jones Horner
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What is required for a new member before she is initiated? (Hint: there are 6 things)
1 – to purchase a badge 2 – 90% participation 3 – pass the initiation test 4 – financial obligations 5 – alcohol education awareness course 6 – memorize the creed
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What colors do you wear to a ritual? What are ZTA's official colors?
Chalk White; Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray
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Why is the strawberry special?
An admirer gave them to a member, which prompted the first social.
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What are ZTA's symbols?
Strawberry and the Crown
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