Delta Gamma Pi

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Delta Gamma Pi Multicultural Sorority (ΔΓΠ)
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Founded	November 11, 1998 {{{birthplace}}}
Type	Multicultural
Scope	National
Colors	Pink, Baby Blue and White
Flower	Pink Rose
Jewel	white diamond and blue sapphire
Headquarters	P.O. Box 1414 New York, New York, USA
Homepage	National Website

Delta Gamma Pi Multicultural Sorority (ΔΓΠ) is a multicultural sorority dedicated to establishing bonds between exceptional women from all backgrounds.

1 History
2 Symbols
3 Creed
4 Our Sisterhood
5 Locations
6 External links

[edit] History

In 1998, three women at Towson University in Towson, MD became interested in joining a sorority. However, the soon discovered that their current options didn't really provide what they were looking for. So on November 11, 1998, Diana Mitchell, Kendra Stevens, and Felicia Stewart founded the Delta Gamma Pi Multicultural Sorority.

For two and a half years, the sorority stayed local. In 2001, a second chapter was established at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, followed by chapters being established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Forest College in Anderson South Carolina, and Purdue Calumet Campus in Indiana. It was at this time that Delta Gamma Pi established the policy of opening up membership to women attending 2-year schools and technical programs. The sorority is not incorporated.

Today, Delta Gamma Pi's headquarters is in New York City; a hub of cultures, ideas and pioneering spirit. The sorority is committed to raising the bar in regards to cultural literacy and unwavering in the pride present in "being Greek".

[edit] Symbols

Flower: Pink Rose
Mascot: White Bengal Tiger
Gemstones: Diamond and Sapphire
Corporate/Secondary Symbol: Globe

[edit] Creed

1: Delta Gamma Pi shall strive to provide sisterhood, service, unity, and friendship. 2: We strive to cultivate leaders while instilling values of social and political awareness in our members. 3: We enable our communities to be aware and tolerant of the exceedingly diverse and multicultural society in which we live. 4: Our goal is to promote multiculturalism through service and educational information, but more importantly, through our actions. 5: Delta Gamma Pi expects a high academic standard and fosters self-worth.

[edit] Our Sisterhood

Sisters: The women of Delta Gamma Pi represent more than 25 different ethnic heritages, numerous religious faiths, and various countries of origin - all in complete respect and celebration of each other.

Alumnae: The National Board of Delta Gamma Pi is staffed by caring, dedicated alumnae who are accessible, knowledgeable, and skilled at their positions. The sorority maintains a very high percentage of alumnae involvement and contributions.

Service: Delta Gamma Pi is equally a social and service based organization. Our official National Philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness.

The sorority also works very closely with cultural organizations and diversity education initiatives both on campus and off. By default, the sorority sees its existence as a resource for those looking to learn more about the benefits of an intercultural education and social network.

Recruitment and Membership: Delta Gamma Pi membership is open to any woman who is pursuing higher education and looking for a unique and meaningful sorority experience. It is important that any potential sister of Delta Gamma Pi understands the lifetime commitment to the sorority and the concept of giving for the betterment of their community. The sorority looks for women who tend to excel or be successful in the tasks they undertake.

Only women who have successfully completed 12 college credits are considered for membership. Membership is finalized once the pledge process has been completed satisfactorily. To become a Delta Gamma Pi sister, you must either establish a colony or affiliate with an existing chapter.