Chapter 1
What does the acronym L.I.N.K.S. stand for?
The acronym LINKS stands for Leader, Integrity, Noble, Kind, and Sophisticated
What is Sigma Delta Lambda's Motto?
Together we rise through education, loyalty, and pride.
The ladies of Sigma Delta Lambda at TAMIU used to be known as what?
The Lily Ladies
What is Sigma Delta Lambda's flower?
The White Calla Lily
The initiated members of Sigma Delta Lambda at TAMIU are known as the "_____" ladies.
Lovely
Members of Sigma Delta Lambda are...?
Members of Sigma Delta Lambda are Leaders with Integrity. They are Noble, Kind, and Sophisticated.
What are Sigma Delta Lambda's colors?
Navy Blue and Forest Green
How many active chapters does Sigma Delta Lambda have and what are their universities?
5 Active Chapters:
Alpha: Texas State University - San Marcos, Beta: University of Texas at Austin, Gamma: Texas A&M International University - Laredo, Epsilon: Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and Zeta: Texas Women's University
What is Sigma Delta Lambda's Jewel and Stone?
The Pearl & The Sapphire
The chapter of Sigma Delta Lambda at TAMIU is the "_____" chapter of Sigma
The Gamma Chapter
What are the responsibilities of a little sister?
Asking your Big Sister questions about the university or the sorority, Trusting your Big Sister, Providing honest feedback, Updating your Big Sister on your academic progress, and Studying with your Big Sister when needed.
What is the Greek Alphabet
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega
What are the 9 positions Sigma Delta Lambda requires each colony and chapter to have and who currently holds that position in SDL at TAMIU?
President: Alejandra Herrera
Vice President: Victoria Garcia
Treasurer: Daniela Cardenas
Secretary: Gema Ibarra
JP Ethics: Paola Ramon
Academics: Claudette Guardiola
Recruitment: Ansofia Del Prado
Community Service: Dulce Cordova
New Member Educator: Ashanty Escarcega
What is Sigma Delta Lambda's Philathropy?
Sigma Delta Lambda's philanthropy is at-risk youth. We encourage interaction with the local community, and most importantly the minority population.
When was SDL at TAMIU established, recognized, and officially installed as a collegiate chapter of Sigma Delta lambda?
April 26, 2008
What are the 4 sorority financial obligations?
The new member application fee: $15, The new member dues: $260 (may vary), The entity dues: $160 (may vary), and The executive collegiate entity fees: may vary
What is Sigma Delta Lambda's Vision?
It is the vison of Sigma Delta Lambda to be an exceptional sorority that everlastingly upholds the ideals of well-rounded women in all her members.
Who are Sigma Delta Lambda at Texas A&M International Univeristy's charter members?
Elsa Martinez de Nieto, Alejandra Martinez de Bocanegra, Brenda Briones, Isela Picazo, Linda Renee Mendiola, and Diaris Hernandez Ornelas
When was Sigma Delta Lambda established, recognized, initiated, and incorporated?
September 26, 1996, February 28, 1997, March 1, 1997, September 11, 1998
Who is the Chapter/Colony Judicial Board Composed of?
5 active members in good standing with the sorority. JP Ethics serves as the chair of the board. The remaining members must be the Vice President and 3 non office-holding active members.
What does the L.I.N.K.S. program consist of? (The Bullet Points)
Formal Pinning, L.I.N.K.S. weekly meetings, Sisterhood activities, Scholarship program, Community Service events, Mid-review, and any other New Member Event required by the Greek Council.
What is Sigma Delta Lambda's mission?
Sigma Delta Lambda is a service and social organization of collegiate and alumnae women committed to providing a support network geared towards women specifically, Latinas. We hope to aid in the retention of Latinas, and women in general, in higher education. We encourage interaction with other Greek organizations, the university, the local community, and most importantly the minority population. Sigma delta Lambda also holds high academic expectations for its members in order to help them succeed in life. The goals of Sigma Delta Lambda are friendship, scholarship, personal development, leadership, community service, and love and loyalty among sisters.
What are five positions in the Sigma Delta Lambda Governing body and who holds those positions?
President: Xochitl Aguilar
Director of Internal Affairs: Laura Lucio
Director of Public Affairs: Mayra Ortuño
Director of Risk Reduction: Julia Yzagguire
Director of Alumnae Affairs: Santa Montalvo
Director of Collegiate Affairs: Sharon Gonzalez
Director of Collegiate Communication and Philanthropy: Monica Ramirez
Director of Alumnae Communication and Philanthropy: Marilynn Fairley
Coordinator of Collegiate Finance: Alex Satterfield
Coordinator of Alumnae Finance: Ivette Canchola
Coordinators of New Member Education: Maria Fuentes & Jennifer Garcia
Coordinator of Recruitment & Retention: Celeste Estrada
Coordinator of Historical Records: Yopi Xayyapanya
Coordinator of Expansion and Leadership: Christina De La Portilla
Coordinator of Alumnae Advisors: Dayna O'Donnell
Who are Sigma Delta Lambda's founding mothers in alphabetical order?
Anna Juarez, Becky Duran, Becky Perez, Chrissy Salinas, Cynthia Velazquez, Denise Meras, Dora Garcia, Emily Trevino, Sandra Martinez, Tina Deolloz, Vickie Villasana
What is the Executive Judicial Board and who is it composed of?
It is a board composed of all Board of Directors members that serves to assist the sorority in holding all its members accountable to the executive standards university standards, and policies of the governing body.