Alpha Gamma Delta
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| Founded | May 30, 1904 Syracuse University, (Syracuse, New York) |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Inspire the Woman. Impact the World. |
| Colors | Red, Buff, and Green |
| Flower | Red and Buff Roses with asparagus ferns |
| Jewel | Pearl |
| Philanthropy | The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation |
| Chapters | 182 |
| Members | 150,000+ currently lifetime |
| Headquarters | 8701 Founders Road Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.alphagammadelta.org/ |
Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ) Founded in 1904, Alpha Gamma Delta is an international fraternity for women dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, high ideals and sisterhood. Also known as "Alpha Gam" and sometimes "AGD", the organization has nearly two hundred chapters in colleges across North America.
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[edit] History
Alpha Gamma Delta was founded in 1904 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York by eleven female students; Marguerite Shepard, Estelle Shepard Beswick, Georgia Alberta Dickover, Jennie Titus Smith Morris, Ethel Evelyn Brown Distin, Grace Mosher Harter, Edith MacConnel Hickok, Mary Louise Snider, Georgia Otis Chipman, Emily Helen Butterfield, and Flora Knight Mayer. The official founding date is May 30.
The organization's official designation as a "fraternity" rather than a "sorority" (often seen in the names of women's groups) derives from an early advisor, who noted that soror is a Latin word with no connection to the Greek traditions cited by many collegiate social groups like Alpha Gamma Delta.[1] Many other Greek-letter organizations for women likewise refer to themselves as fraternities, though in the collective sense are generally called "sororities".
Alpha Gamma Delta's flowers are red and buff roses, with green asparagus plumosa fern. The jewel is the pearl. The colors are red, buff, and green. The mascot is a squirrel. Alpha Gamma Delta's current membership exceeds 150,000. There are currently 182 collegiate chapters.
Alpha Gamma Delta is a member of the Syracuse Triad along with Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Phi.
[edit] Philanthropy
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation was created in 1962 ensuring that the Fraternity's mission would live on into Alpha Gamma Delta's second century, allowing women of all ages to make positive differences on their campus and in their communities - leaving a legacy for generations of women to follow.
Through the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, large grants are made annually to organizations and individuals for diabetes research, treatment and education.
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation assists members through scholarship grants, wellness programs, leadership training and workshops. Members in emergency financial need are also aided through the support of the Foundation.
[edit] Mission
Alpha Gamma Delta is an international fraternity for women that exists to provide opportunities for personal development through the spirit of sisterhood:
To support lifelong learning as a means to gain understanding and wisdom. To promote the value of fraternal membership and commitment to higher education. To help prepare members to contribute to the world’s work. To advocate lifetime involvement in Alpha Gamma Delta.
[edit] Notable alumnae
For a full list of notable Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae please visit here. [2]
- Fran Allison (Pi) - radio and TV personality; (Kukla, Fran and Ollie)[1]
- Amber Brkich (Alpha Epsilon) - actress; (Survivor: All-Stars, Survivor: The Australian Outback, The Amazing Race)[1]
- Rita Coolidge (Gamma Beta) - singer[1]
- Donna Fargo (Gamma Eta) - singer[1]
- Gloria Loring (Delta Alpha) - singer, songwriter, author, and actress; (Days of Our Lives)[1]
- Dorothy Provine (Iota) - actress; (The Alaskans)[1]
- Judy Baar Topinka (Lambda) - first female state treasurer in Illinois[1]
- Barbara Jo Walker (Gamma Zeta) - Miss America, 1947[1]
