SIGMA DELTA TAUSisterhood Development Training

Congratulations and welcome to Sigma Delta Tau! A new

phase of your college experience is about to begin with

your membership in SDT.

In the weeks to come, you will be a part of an amazing,

once in a lifetime experience. You will come to know and

understand the heart of SDT, its values and meanings, as

well as your fellow sisters. You will have the opportunity

to grow as an individual, work with many different people,

and enhance your academic and leadership skills.

A lifetime of friendship and sisterhood begins when you

join, evolves during your undergraduate years, and

strengthens as you become an alumna.

We have much to be proud of as members of Sigma Delta Tau.

As we look to our beginnings and the principles upon which

we were founded, a stable and meaningful foundation is

provided from which to proceed through your Sisterhood

Development Training. With this in mind, we welcome you

as a new member and wish you much success and happiness

as a member of Sigma Delta Tau.

Fraternally,

Your Sisters on the National Council

of Sigma Delta Tau

Dearest Newest Member of Sigma Delta Tau,

WELCOME

Our Vision, Our Values . . . 2

Beginning Your SDT Adventure . . . 6

Our History, Our Heritage . . . 10

Interfraternal Spirit . . . 14

National Leadership . . . 16

Living Our Mission . . . 20

Structure and Standards . . . 22

Chartered Chapters . . . 28

Alpha to Omega . . . 30

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Sigma Delta TauMission StatementThe mission of Sigma Delta Tau is to enrich the college experience of women of similar ideals, to build lasting friendships, and to foster personal growth. Sigma Delta Tau shall encourage each member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual, philanthropic, leadership, and social opportunities within a framework ofmutual respect and high ethical standards.

To achieve these goals, we will:

• Strive for excellence by providing the best possible service to each chapter and each member.

• Join as partners with colleges and universities in the pursuit of academic success for our members.

• Perpetuate our values and traditions while adapting to meet the challenges of the future.

• Promote lifetime commitment and active involvement as Sigma Delta Tau alumnae.

S I G M A D E L T A T A U . . .Promotes Academic Achievement– Sigma Delta Tau encourages each individual member to reach her fullestpotential by providing intellectual opportunities. SDT begins academic programming immediately with the National New Member Program. Six pearls and a diamond on SDT’s National Torch badge represent the seven areas of sororityeducation. The diamond is designated for scholarship, as academic achievement is Sigma Delta Tau’s number one priority.SDT is dedicated to helping each member succeed academically through scholarship programming, recognition incentives,and mentoring opportunities.

Builds Leadership Skills– Sigma Delta Tau sisters develop leadership talents through “hands-on” experience in avariety of fields. Through chairing a project, leading an intramural team, holding an executive board office, or creating afund-raising campaign, SDT provides a solid training ground for young women to develop and hone their skill set that willbe easily transferable to the workplace. Sisters learn to handle conflict resolution, manage multiple projects, practice publicspeaking, develop marketing strategies, and run a chapter meeting!

Instills a Sense of Philanthropy– Every chapter of Sigma Delta Tau is actively involved in the support of SDT’sNational Philanthropies. SDT is passionate about the protection of children and the empowerment of women! Througheducational programming, fund-raising activities, and community service, SDT chapters generously support Prevent ChildAbuse America and Jewish Women International. Giving one’s personal time and talents to a worthy cause creates a habitof giving and a lifelong addiction to philanthropy.

Creates a Lifelong Bond of Friendship– The special bond of sisterhood provides a unique connection, whichbegins in college and lasts a lifetime. These distinctive ties of friendship provide a network of female support in every phaseof a member’s life. These friendships will enrich a sister’s college experience, as well as provide exceptional connections inboth personal and professional life after graduation.

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. . . a unique connection, which begins in college and lasts a

OUR VISION, OUR VALUES

“We pledged Kappa

Chapter in 1981.

We have remained

closer than

real sisters!”

“Our friendship

flourished as

we traveled

together on the

journey into

adulthood.”

“We have

unconditional

love and

support. . . a

deep connection

that feels like

family.”

lifetime.

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Welcome to Sigma Delta Tau!You are now pledged to begin a new phase of college learning as an uninitiated member of Sigma Delta Tau.Our New Member Education Program provides the foundation for you to build upon as an active member of SDT. The Program is a training ground for you to learn and experience the rich history and tradition ofSigma Delta Tau. You will learn of the privileges and obligations of membership as you prepare for full“active” membership. Our hope is for the program to inspire each member to explore the limitless possibilities of what SDT is all about!

Your chapter’s Vice President of New Member Education serves as your liaison to the active chapter and willguide you through the next weeks toward initiation. If you have any questions regarding your SisterhoodDevelopment Training or any information presented, direct them to the Vice President of New MemberEducation or your Chapter Advisor.

In the coming weeks, you will be busy building lasting and meaningful friendships, enjoying sorority activities, and pursuing your education, while developing into a mature, responsible, and informed woman.

Welcome to SDT!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEW MEMBERS

1. Learn and understand the history and heritage of Sigma Delta Tau. Our sorority’s traditions and ideals are the foundation for our sisterhood. To be a good member, one must know, understand, and believe in the principles of the organization to which she belongs.

2. Strive for academic achievement. Academic excellence is most important to SDT, and you must maintain a minimum GPA in order to remain in good standing with the sorority.

3. Demonstrate by attitude your desire to uphold Sorority standards and ideals. Live by all Sigma Delta Tau, college, local, state, and federal laws and policies regarding conduct.

4. Demonstrate financial responsibility by meeting all financial obligations to the chapter and the National Organization on a timely basis.

5. Participate regularly in New Member and chapter meetings and activities.

6. Demonstrate membership development by showing pride in yourself and in Sigma Delta Tau by pursuing intellectual achievement, participatingin community and university programs, and developing leadership skills through service as a new member officer or committee member.

7. Be knowledgeable about the Greek system, supporting its endeavors as a representative of Sigma Delta Tau.

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Financial Responsibilities

NATIONAL FEES AMOUNT DUE DATE

New Member Fee $_______ Immediately upon becoming a new member of Sigma Delta Tau

Initiation Fee $_______ Three weeks prior to InitiationThis includes badge fee and life publication fee

LOCAL FEES AMOUNT DUE DATE

Monthly Chapter Dues $_______ ______________________________________

Includes amounts for:

Chapter $_______

Housing $_______

Social $_______

Other: $_______ ______________________________________

$_______ ______________________________________

As active sisters, you will be obligated to pay Active Dues, as well as fees for: Foundation, Endowment, and Convention Fund. These fees are listed on your Membership Contract.

P.R. Begins With YouYour friends and classmates are constantly evaluating the Greek system and individual chapters—just as you did when you went throughmembership recruitment. Non-members are curious about the benefits of membership interms of friendships, social events, philanthropyand community service, academic assistance, cam-pus involvement, and affiliation with a national organization—as a collegian and as an alumna.

Membership Recruitment, formal or informal,may take place once or twice a year, but seekingout prospective members can begin at any timeand with anyone. SDT should be looked uponfavorably by other Greeks, faculty members,administrators, high school students, parents,townspeople, etc., etc., etc. It depends upon youand the friends you make.

To everyone you meet, especially non-members,you are Sigma Delta Tau. It’s a big responsibilitybeing on the national SDT public relations team,but you can handle it!

MEMBERSHIP CONTRACTSThe Sigma Delta Tau Membership Contract is a required contract for all those who wish to be

members. A new member will not be initiated without signing this contract. It is a legally binding contract

that has the financial obligations explained to the member and her parents so there is an understanding

of what is required of them financially.

The Membership Contracts are to be filled out with the financial information by the Chapter Treasurer

per member annually. The Chapter Treasurer is then required to obtain the member’s signature and her

parents’ signatures. The Contract is then returned to the Chapter Treasurer for processing to the National

Office. The National Office is the location where all original Membership Contracts will be filed.

Sigma Delta Tau Membership Contracts are due in the National Office within three weeks of the

beginning of the semester or quarter. If a chapter does not meet this obligation, it will be considered not

in good standing.

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BEGINNING YOUR SDT ADVENTURE

The Pearl ProgramAs a new member of Sigma Delta Tau, you are about to embark on a whole new stage in your life. In the coming weeks, Sigma Delta Tau will introduce you to a broad spectrum of new experiences andchallenges. Our Pearl Program gives you the opportunity to develop your own potential, while also devel-oping meaningful relationships with other people. Based upon our torch pin, each of the six pearls anddiamond represents a distinct aspect of sorority life. The pearls are as follows:

Philanthropy &Community Service

Pearl: Sigma Delta Tau supports the campusand the local community through vari-ous efforts. As new members, you willtake part in community service projectsthat will not only benefit your campus

community, but also enhance yourown personal growth.

Panhellenic Pearl: In order to have a strong

Panhellenic on campus, the contribution and support of each

chapter is needed. As new members ofSigma Delta Tau, you will be an activepart of the Panhellenic community and

will have the opportunity to participate in activities to

promote Panhellenic spirit.

Scholarship Diamond: Academic excellence has always

been a primary criterion for membership.A new member must attain a minimum

Grade Point Average in order to be eligible for initiation. Once active, superior scholarship is continuallystressed as an important individual

and chapter goal.

The above is a basic description of the program which you will complete as a new member ofSigma Delta Tau. Your Vice President of New Member Education will outline the specific

requirements for each of the pearls and the diamond.

Health andSocial Awareness

Pearl: With the wide array of social issues

surrounding us today, sorority experienceis not complete without awareness ofdiverse cultural, academic, and social

topics. Sigma Delta Tau offers its members the unique opportunity to grow

and learn through programs andactivities that reflect the needs

and interests of collegewomen.

Sisterhood Pearl: Sigma Delta Tau best preparesits newest members to become

valuable active members throughsocial interaction with the active

chapter. Talking, laughing, studyingand sharing times together will enrich

your sorority experience and helpyou to reach your full potential

as an active member.

Retreat Pearl: The retreat is an opportu-

nity for all new members tocome together as a group and

provide each other with asense of belonging and

mutual support.

Alumnae Pearl: As a new member it is

important for you to realize thebeginning of a lifetime commitment.

By reaching out to an alumna memberof Sigma Delta Tau, you are helping

to keep alumnae informed and starting to become a part of the

Sigma Delta Tau network.

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New Member GovernmentThe structure of the new member class is virtually the same as that of the activechapter. It functions independently in orderto prepare you for various leadership posi-tions and additional responsibilities onceyou become an initiated member. In orderfor you to take advantage of all the activitiesavailable to you and complete the PearlProgram, the new member class must bestructured and organized. Within the firstcouple of weeks, your class will elect its officers and set up committees.

OfficersEach new member class officer has specificresponsibilities. She is assisted by the Vice President of New Member Educationand guided through her position so that shewill fulfill her duties to the best of her ability. Listed below are the new memberofficers and their primary responsibilities.

The President presides at new membergroup and officer meetings, works with theVice President of New Member Educationand her committee, and supervises the workof elected officers and appointed committeechairmen.

The Vice President presides in the absenceof the new member President and supervisesthe activities of the committees.

The Secretary takes minutes at new member and officer meetings, handles correspondence, and makes announcements.

The Treasurer manages the finances of thenew member class and assists the chapterTreasurer in collecting dues and fees fromnew members.

The Social Chairman plans events hostedby the new members, both with the active chapter and with other fraternal organizations.

The Junior Panhellenic Representativeattends junior Panhellenic Council meetings,reports to the new member class, and encour-ages the rest of the group to participate in all-sorority new member events.

CommitteesCommittees within the new member classfunction much the same as those in theactive chapter. It is extremely important forevery new member to participate in the workof a committee. Your involvement as a com-mittee chair or a committee member willdeepen your involvement in Sigma Delta Tau.

Order of BusinessThe President of your new member groupwill preside over your meetings. There is aspecific order in which all the business ofthe group is to be discussed. This order issimilar to that of the active chapter:

1. Roll Call 2. Minutes of Last Meeting 3. Reports 4. Unfinished Business 5. New Business 6. Assignment 7. Adjournment

Parliamentary ProcedureParliamentary procedure is used to provideequal opportunity to all who want to expressan opinion, to guarantee fairness and cour-tesy, and to maintain order and interest by eliminating unnecessary delays and repetition. Your new member group, as well as the active chapter, should follow thisprocedure at all times. Robert’s Rules ofOrder is the final word on any parliamentaryquestions.

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FoundingOn March 25, 1917, seven young Jewishwomen who exemplified self-confidenceand the willingness to take a chance,founded a new sorority at CornellUniversity. The name chosen, SigmaDelta Phi, was soon changed to SigmaDelta Tau when the women discoveredthe letters belonged to another Greekorganization. Most of the seven had experienced the subtle but very real discrimination practiced against religiousminorities by many Greek organizationsat the time. In response to the closeddoors, and as a way to meet their ownsocial and housing needs, these youngwomen established a sorority that wouldrespect the individuality of its members.The personal growth and social develop-ment of each individual was the basisupon which the new organization wouldbe built.

On June 16, 1917, the seven foundersand their Ritualist were welcomed byCornell administrators and faculty andrepresentatives of the seven Nationalsororities on campus—Alpha Omicron Pi,Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, DeltaGamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa KappaGamma, and Kappa Delta as their guestsof honor at the Installation Banquet ofAlpha Chapter of Sigma Delta Tau.Pledges Frances Bayard and FrancesBrock also were present for the banquet.

The Seven FoundersDora Bloom TurteltaubDora Bloom was “the leader.” She was thefirst chapter president and was calm andplacid throughout the hectic first year ofSigma Delta Tau’s life. Dora married JohnTurteltaub and, at the time of her deathin March 1970, lived in West Orange,New Jersey. She was a community-mindedwoman, an extensive world traveler, and aproud mother and grandmother. Doraserved as President of the Theresa GrottaHome for many years and was Secretary ofthe Conference of Jewish Women’sOrganizations.

Amy Apfel TishmanAmy Apfel was the “personality pluscoed.” She married Alexander Tishmanand made New York City her home formany years. Amy was a member of manyworthy charity organizations and a devoted mother and grandmother. Uponher death in 1982, the Tishman familybequeathed to the Sigma Delta TauFoundation a scholarship in Amy’s nameto be awarded to deserving members ofthe Alpha Chapter of Sigma Delta Tau.

Marian Gerber GreenbergMarian Gerber was considered “the brain”and was more interested in her studiesthan campus activities. She was graduatedPhi Beta Kappa with honors in history.Marian married David B. Greenberg andthey co-authored two books on travel,What to Buy in Europe and What to Buy inSouth America. Marian earned internation-al recognition for her volunteer work asthe first American chairman of Hadassah’sYouth Aliyah. Marian taught courses atthe University of Massachusetts in theJudaic Studies Department. She passedaway in 1987.

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Grace Srenco GrossmanGrace Srenco was the “campus queen.”Grace was a freshman, assigned to a dormitory with a sophomore roommate.This roommate was Dora Bloom. Gracesaid, “This chance meeting led to manyhappy events in my life: the founding ofSigma Delta Tau and my marriage to aPhiladelphia lawyer.” She helped foundthe Beta Chapter and met her future husband, J. Grossman, at their installationbanquet. Grace devoted much of her sparetime to the American Red Cross and toher hobby, painting. Grace had two sonsand a daughter, Nancy, who joined SDTat the University of Pennsylvania. Gracedied in 1982.

Inez Dane RossInez Ross was considered “the sophisticate” and helped Dora Bloom get the idea of Sigma Delta Tau rolling.Inez became a prominent social worker in New York City. During the Depressionera of the 1930s, she was associated with several state and federal relief agencies,where her outstanding efforts came to the attention of Eleanor Roosevelt, whohonored her at the White House. It wasInez who designed our National crest andselected the colors “café au lait and oldblue.” She passed away in 1988.

Regene Freund CohaneRegene Freund called herself “the activitygirl.” She balanced her work in campusorganizations and her pre-law studies verywell. After graduating from law school, shemarried Louis Cohane. They maintained

law offices in Detroit the entire period oftheir marriage. In 1924, they earned thedistinction of being the first married couple to try a case before the UnitedStates Supreme Court. Regene served asSigma Delta Tau’s first National Presidentfrom 1918–1922. She continued to serveas our National Counselor, a volunteerposition she held for more than 35 years.Regene has been honored many timesover the years for her leadership roles incivic and social welfare organizations, aswell as for her contributions to SigmaDelta Tau. Regene was chosen one ofDetroit’s “Women of Achievement” andher portrait has been placed in the DetroitHistorical Museum. Sigma Delta Tau honored Regene in 1991 by establishingthe Regene Freund Cohane OutstandingPresident Award. She passed away in 1992.

Lenore RubinowLenore Rubinow was known as “the idealist.” She studied dance during college and dreamed of a career on thestage. Lenore studied sociology in graduateschool at Columbia University. Shebecame a successful social worker inNewark, New Jersey. She organized anddirected the Department of Social Serviceof the Neward Beth Israel Hospital. Inconnection with her profession, she spentthree years in Germany after World War IIas part of the displaced persons’ program.Lenore passed away in 1972.

RitualistNathan Caleb House “Brother Nat”

Through Dora Bloom, the services of an idealist and poetwere sought to write a ritual worthy of the philosophy ofSigma Delta Tau. Nathan House was such a person, and hewrote the ritual, keeping in mind the personalities of theseven young women. After leaving Cornell, Brother Nat was“lost.” In a chance look through the New York City phone book, Nat was “found”and brought as a surprise to the 1958 National Convention. From that time untilhis death, Brother Nat attended almost every Biennial Convention and maintainedcorrespondence and visits with many alumnae and collegiate chapters. Brother Natwas the only man to wear the Sigma Delta Tau gold Torch pin. Brother Nat wasborn October 1, 1892, and died May 18, 1974.

RitualFraternity and sorority rituals have their roots in the ceremonies of ancient

secret organizations. Because the usual college curriculum of the 19th and early20th centuries included Greek, Latin, philosophy, and religion, these disciplinesinfluenced the groups. The secret societies chose names, coats-of-arms, badges,mottos, and colors as symbols, which convey the feelings, emotions, and ideas presented in the ritual.

Ritual is what separates Sigma Delta Tau from other social organizations. It isthe common bond among all members, representing our link to the past as wegrow into the future. You were introduced to rituals during your pledging ceremonyand will experience it throughout your life as an initiated member. At each ritualfunction, members have the opportunity to reflect upon the values and responsibil-ities presented and renew their commitment to excellence. The Sigma Delta Tauritual, written more than 90 years ago by Brother Nat, explains the underlyingtruths and ideals of the Sorority. Initiates also learn the secret symbols of SigmaDelta Tau. It is a beautiful, enriching experience you will appreciate the most bylearning all material presented to you as a new member. Sigma Delta Tau ritual canhelp you be an outstanding sorority member and human being. If you strive tointernalize its meaning, you will gain as an individual and benefit the Sorority as awhole. These ideals are as pertinent today as they were many years ago when thepurpose of Sigma Delta Tau was formulated for the organization’s bylaws:

“It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain, and instill suchideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highestprecepts of true womanhood, democracy, and humanity.”

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Letters Sigma Delta Tau corresponds to SDTin Greek symbols. Our Greek Lettersmay be worn by new members priorto initiation.

BadgeThe Torch of Sigma Delta Tau waschosen by our founders as a symbol of freedom to light the way for others. The jeweled torch isadorned by five pearls on the crossbar and one onits handle. Above the five pearls are the Greeks letters for Sigma Delta Tau. A diamond brightensthe flame. The badge may be worn by initiatedmembers only and is worn over the heart. It is purchased at the time of initiation and may be wornas long as one is a member in good standing.

White Gold Torch BadgeThis special badge is worn by women with 10 ormore years of service to the national organization.

New Member PinThe new member pin is a round button enameled in old blue. On it is a gold torch.

MottoPatriae Multae Spes Unameaning “One Hope of Many People”

CrestThe crest of Sigma Delta Tau is a shield bearing the Sorority’s insignia and is used on all official sorority documents and awards.Only initiated members may use the crest onjewelry, stationery, and other personal articles.

JewelThe jewel of Sigma Delta Tau is Lapis Lazuli.

It is a semi-precious stone prizedsince antiquity for its intense bluecolor. Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Badakhashan province ofAfghanistan for 6,500 years, and

trade in the stone is ancient enough for lapisjewelry to have been found at PredynasticEgyptian sites.

FlowerThe flower of Sigma Delta Tau is the Yellow (Golden) Tea Rose.

ColorsSigma Delta Tau’s colors are café au lait (coffee with cream) and old blue.

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We’ve learned

to love and

to share.

We’ll reach

a hand and

we’ll care.

National PanhellenicConferenceThe organization known today as theNational Panhellenic Conference(NPC) developed from a group ofseven national sororities that met in1902 in Chicago at the invitation ofAlpha Phi. Eleven years earlier, in1891, Kappa Kappa Gamma hostedthe first intersorority meeting to discuss concerns and interests thegroups were confronting as sororities.

In the beginning, membership recruitment and new member programs were the main focus of NPC,but with the growth of more sororities,areas of concern were broadened toinclude public relations, scholarship,finance, and housing.

The purpose of the Conference is tofoster interfraternity relationships, toassist collegiate chapters of the NPCmember groups, and to cooperate withcolleges and universities in maintain-ing the highest scholastic and socialstandards. There are 26 membergroups, each having one delegate andthree alternate delegates.

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THE PANHELLENIC CREEDWe, the undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, the fraternity women of America, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity andPanhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

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Your Vice President of New Member Education will give you the followinginformation on the current Sigma Delta Tau National Board of Directors:

National President: _________________________________________________

National Vice President: ______________________________________________

National Vice President: ______________________________________________

National Vice President: ______________________________________________

National Vice President: ______________________________________________

National Vice President: ______________________________________________

Secretary/Treasurer: ________________________________________________

Immediate Past President: ____________________________________________

NPC Delegate: _____________________________________________________

Sigma Delta Tau GovernmentThe business, property, and affairs of the sorority shall be managed by the BOARD of DIRECTORS, composed ofnine members: President, five Vice Presidents,Secretary/Treasurer, the Immediate Past President, and theNational Panhellenic Delegate. The CABINET servesunder the Board of Directors as Chapter ServicesCoordinators, Standing Committee Chairmen, andDiscretionary Appointments. The CHAPTER ADVISORSare alumnae interested in helping undergraduate chaptersby overseeing the general operation of the chapters. Theyserve as the liaison between the local chapter and theNational organization.

The ultimate and overall powers of the Sorority are lodgedin and possessed by the voting members of the Sorority.The voting members of the Sorority are composed of chapters in good standing (2 votes), Alumnae Associationscomposed of not less than five alumnae members in goodstanding (1 vote), Chapter Advisors (1 vote, each),Standing Committee Chairmen (1 vote, each), and mem-bers of the Board of Directors. The voting privileges areexercised by the voting members of the Sorority at eachBiennial National Convention. The National Conventionbody has the power to transact all business of the Sorority,make changes in the Bylaws, elect the National Board ofDirectors, and rule on legislation brought before theConvention.

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National OrganizationThe EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the overall activities of theNational Office. This staff person also oversees the administrative support for theofficers and programs of the Sorority andsupervises the services to collegiate chaptersand colonies. The Executive Director pro-vides guidance and supervision to other staffmembers and evaluates procedures and cur-rent trends leading to recommendations forimprovement in the office procedures, servingas a liaison between officers and staff.

The DIRECTOR of FINANCE heads thefinancial department and is responsible forthe continuous supervision of regular finan-cial affairs of the Sorority. The Director ofFinance prepares all Sorority financial reportsand compiles information necessary for preparation of the annual budget.

CHAPTER CONSULTANTS are SigmaDelta Taus who have recently graduated fromcollege. They travel throughout the UnitedStates to work directly with collegiate chapters.These consultants make suggestions to improvechapter management, build loyalty and enthu-siasm, and educate members on the latestrecruitment techniques.

National HeadquartersThe National Headquarters of Sigma Delta Tau is located in Carmel, Indiana. The headquarters houses

the central business office as well as the Sorority archives and the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation office. The Sorority is managed by a staff of professionals at the National Office. In addition to handling

routine Sorority business, the staff provides support for the programs, services, and activities for collegians and alumnae, provides for the orderly maintenance of Sorority records, and provides thecommunication necessary for each officer to carry out her responsibilities to keep the membershipinformed of Sorority programs and progress.

The Sigma Delta Tau FoundationPromotes academic excellence by developing and

strengthening skills through educational programming.

Provides leadership programming so that our chapters and ultimately our communities may benefit.

Provides funding for our National philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America, so that we may help break

the cruel cycle of abuse.

Provides funding to foster the goals and objectives of our Sorority.

Provides Chapter Advisor and Consultant assistance.

Supports programming on contemporary women’s issues.

Supports the development of Campus Issues Programmingwith NIC and NPC.

Supports The TORCH magazine.

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The Sigma Delta TauFoundationThe Sigma Delta Tau Foundation wasfounded in 1963 as a separate not-for-profit corporation. The Sigma DeltaTau Foundation is committed to encour-aging the growth of its members, bothcollegian and alumnae, by supportingeducational, philanthropic, and leader-ship programs.

The Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of 16 trustees. Thetrustees are elected by the Board forstaggered terms of office. The trusteesoversee the work of the Foundationand their committees: Scholarship,Development, Financial Planning, andEducational Loans. The Board meetsannually and operates independentlyfrom the Sorority Board of Directors.

Our Goals andObjectivesThrough the years, the Sigma DeltaTau Foundation has awarded morethan $325,000 to our sisters as scholar-ship grants, interest-free loans, and leadership development programs forboth individuals and chapters.

While the Foundation is committed toproviding scholarships and loans to offset rising educational costs, we recognize the need for supporting otherareas vital to our members’ growth andwell-being.

Donations Provide our FrameworkThe Foundation knows that, as itaddresses the challenges and needs of thefuture, our alumnae will answer the callto contribute. The Foundation conductsan annual campaign to fund scholarshipgrants. As an undergraduate member,you are annually assessed a $10Foundation fee, which directly benefitsthe work of the Foundation. As analumna, you will be asked to contributeto the Foundation every year. Donorsare recognized in The Torch where theyare listed by chapter.

In addition to a regular annual donation, you may contribute to theFoundation with special gifts. SDTsremember loved ones with memorialdonations.

Looking TowardsTomorrowNew programming and the continua-tion of those in place are made possiblebecause our women care about others,because membership in Sigma DeltaTau is a lifelong commitment. TheSigma Delta Tau Foundation wishes tocontinue its tradition of enriching thelives of our members, chapters, andcommunities.

Four of the Foundation’s 12 scholarship winners being honored at the National Convention.

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National ConventionSigma Delta Tau meets biennially at aNational Convention in each even-numberedyear. The business of the Sorority is conduct-ed at the National Convention and NationalOfficers are elected. Each chapter in goodstanding is entitled to two (2) votes on allmatters coming before the members.

The convention fund fee entitles each chapter to send two delegates at the expenseof the National organization. The conventionalso consists of leadership workshops, speak-ers, and the National Awards Banquet.

Leadership SchoolThe SDT Leadership School is held eachodd-numbered year. It is much like aNational Convention, but with a more informal agenda, where the collegiate leadersget an opportunity to work directly withNational alumnae volunteers in a smaller setting. All SDT undergraduates are invitedto participate in the weekend seminar.Professional speakers, interactive workshops,and ample opportunity to exchange best practices are included in this biennial program.

SIGMA DELTA TAU NATIONAL CONVENTIONS1922 New York City—Vanderbilt Hotel1924 Buffalo, New York—Hotel Statler1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Bellevue-Statford1928 Columbus, Ohio—Deshler-Wallick Hotel1930 Chicago, Illinois—Edgewater Beach Hotel1932 Cincinnati, Ohio—Hotel Gibson1934 Buffalo, New York—Hotel Statler1936 Chicago, Illinois—Edgewater Beach Hotel1938 Montreal, Canada—Mount Royal Hotel1940 Omaha, Nebraska—Hotel Paxton1942 French Lick, Indiana—French Lick Sheraton 1944 Chicago, Illinois—Edgewater Beach Hotel1946 Saratoga Springs, New York—Grand Union Hotel1948 Atlanta, Georgia—Biltmore Hotel1950 Denver, Colorado—Cosmopolitan Hotel1952 Quebec City, Canada—Chateau Frontenac1954 Miami Beach, Florida—The Sea Isle1956 Estes Park, Colorado—Stanley Hotel1958 Bretton Woods, New Hampshire—Mt. Washington Hotel1960 Houston, Texas—Shamrock Hilton Hotel1962 Miami Beach, Florida—Eden Roc Hotel1964 Los Angeles, California—Sportsman Lodge1966 Grossinger, New York—Grossinger’s Country Club1968 Grand Bahama Island—Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club1970 Miami Beach, Florida—The Americana Hotel1972 Toronto, Canada—Inn on the Park1974 Orlando, Florida—Orlando Hyatt1976 Miami, Florida—King’s Bay Country Club1978 Williamsburg, Virginia—The Cascades1980 Cincinnati, Ohio—Cincinnati Marriott1982 Nashville, Tennessee—Opryland Hotel1984 Chicago, Illinois—Ambassador Hotel1986 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—Harbor Beach Hotel1988 Orlando, Florida—Marriott World Center1990 Indianapolis, Indiana—Hyatt Regency1992 Washington, D.C.—The Ritz Carlton1994 Atlanta, Georgia—The Ritz Carlton1996 Washington, D.C.—Georgetown University1998 Tampa, Florida—Saddlebrook Resort2000 Nashville, Tennessee—Marriott Cool Springs Hotel2002 Washington, DC—Marriott Metro Center2004 Orlando, Florida—Hilton in Walt Disney World2006 Falls Church, Virginia—Fairview Park Marriott2008 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—Marriott Harbor Beach Resort2010 Chicago, Illinois—Doubletree Hotel Magnificent Mile2012 Atlanta, Georgia—Westin Buckhead2014 Alexandria, Virginia—Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

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National PhilanthropySigma Delta Tau supportsPrevent Child Abuse America,Jewish Women International,and Women for WomenInternational. SDT’s NationalFounders fought for the rights of women and inspired ourmembers into actions “worthy of the highest precepts of truewomanhood, democracy, and humanity.” Thus, our Nationalorganization supports the empowerment of women and theprotection of children by working for these three dynamic

organizations.

Official SDT Social Media Profiles

Website: www.sigmadeltatau.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sdtsorority

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sdtsorority

PUBLICATIONSThe Torch is Sigma Delta Tau’s semi-annual National magazine. It includes news about Sorority programs andservices, chapter activities, and individual members. Featuresaddress issues of interest to women, Sigma Delta Tau, andthe Greek system.

Your initiation fee includes a life subscription to The Torch. You will continue to receive it as long as youinform the National Office of your current address. Whileyou are in college, it is sent to your home address.

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LIVING OUR MISSION

SDT sisters contribute time, money, and educational resources to both PCA and JWI annually.

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Lifetime CommitmentAt your initiation, you will become a lifetime member and gain the privilege of saying for many years to come, “I am a member of Sigma Delta Tau.” Along with that privilege is the responsibility of a lifetime commitment. There are many ways in which you can fulfill that commitment, but all of them offer friendship, career contacts, a support network, leadership training, philanthropic projects, interesting programs, and continuing sisterhood.

Your graduation may seem a long way off but before you know it—your professional life will be beginning. Alumnae membership will be by far the largest portion of your life as a member of Sigma Delta Tau.

As an alumna of Sigma Delta Tau you will . . .

Live your life in such a way that Sigma Delta Tau will always be proud tohave you as a member. Your conduct reflects upon the Sorority at large. You ARE Sigma Delta Tau to everyone you meet.

Continually promote Sigma Delta Tau and our causes and, to do this, you must . . .

Provide a recommendation for recruitment whenever asked.

Assist a collegiate chapter, offering your time and talents as an Advisor or member of House Corporation, etc.

Contribute financially to the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation on a yearly basis. The amount of contribution is not as important as the regularity.

Share Sigma Delta Tau with young women in your hometown so, when they attend college, Sigma Delta Tau is their preference among sororities.

Sigma Delta Tau ColoniesSigma Delta Tau collegiate chaptersare first established as colonies. Acolony is on provisionary status whilepreparing itself internally to petitionfor full chapter status based upon thesuccessful completion of require-ments. At this point, the NationalBoard of Directors votes whether ornot to grant a charter. The initiationof the charter members and the charter presentation takes place during the chapter’s installation weekend. Once the charter is presented, the colony receives fullchapter status and its chapter name.In many cases, a nearby Sigma DeltaTau chapter serves as a big sister chapter and assumes responsibility for providing leadership, enthusiasm,and support to the new colony.

Sigma Delta TauCollegiate ChapterA Sigma Delta Tau collegiate chapter may be established at anyaccredited college or university. Each chapter is encouraged to develop to its fullest potential, whileadhering to a contract against hazing.A collegiate chapter is considered tobe the basic unit of the Sorority.

Collegiate ChapterOrganizationEach chapter is required to adopt itsown set of bylaws, which must beapproved by the National Chairmanof Chapter ByLaws. The bylaws mustnot be in conflict with the SigmaDelta Tau National ByLaws, Rulesand Regulations, and Policies.Chapter bylaws must also conform to applicable college or university regulations of which it is a part.

The quality of leadership provided by your executive officers is directlyrelated to the strength of your chapter. Members must use goodjudgment in electing officers and beknowledgeable about the duties ofeach position as well as the qualifica-tions of each candidate in order tomake a wise decision. For a chapterto reach its full potential, it needs asense of purpose and direction as setforth in its long- and short-term goals.It is important to realize that a chapter is only as strong as its weakestmember.

Chapter OfficersThe Chapter Executive Board isresponsible for effective and consis-tent chapter management and coordination of the chapter calendar. This includes planning

chapter meetings, reviewingthe week’s activities, andacting as a sounding boardfor ideas, concerns, goals,etc. Executive Board composition is establishedin the chapter bylaws.

Standards BoardThe Standards Board ischarged with the knowl-edge of and responsibilityfor the enforcement of National Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies, as well as Chapter,Panhellenic and University rules andregulations. The Standards Board hasjudicial jurisdiction, including theability to set and enforce penalties.

The Standards Board aims for positive development of the chapteras a whole and of the individualmembers. The board must reflectcontinued caring for the individual,while still meeting its responsibilitiesfor chapter standards.

ElectionsChapter officers must be initiatedmembers of Sigma Delta Tau.Elections are held in all chaptersbetween November and April. A nominating committee is elected topropose a single slate of nominees to

the entire chapter before the scheduled election. The nominatingcommittee, or slate committee, hasrepresentation from each class withinthe chapter and usually consists ofbetween four and six members. The nominating committee shouldcall for expression of interest in anoffice through letters of intent. The goal is to find the best qualifiedchapter member for each position.This eliminates popularity contestsand rules out the possibility of“rewarding” someone with the honorof an office without any regard forher interest in the position or herability to meet its requirements.Holding an office within a SigmaDelta Tau chapter is an honor thatshould not be regarded lightly.

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SIGMA DELTA TAU STANDARDS FOR CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTAll Sigma Delta Tau chapters are expected to meet a set of Standards established by theNational Sorority. Each chapter is evaluated annually in the areas of Administration,Membership Recruitment, New Member Education and Development, Scholarship,Chapter Programming, Leadership Development, and Alumnae Programming. Over thecourse of the year, the chapter will complete programming in each of the seven areas.This will ensure a well-balanced curriculum, promote the ideals of Sigma Delta Tau, andenrich the lives of each member.

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Sigma Delta Tau National PoliciesAll members will receive a copy of all Sigma Delta Tau

National Policies each semester. The following policies are of special interest to you as a new member. Most have been created to assist our chapter officers in risk management programs. Pleasenote that violation of these policies subject the chapter to National Supervision and violator to termination of her membership.

Sigma Delta Tau Policy on HazingHazing is defined as any act or traditionthat (a) may endanger the physical, mental,or emotional well-being of another; (b) requests, encourages, or suggests violation of any federal, state, or local lawor university regulation; (c) is mentally orphysically demeaning; or (d) requires a personal or menial task of another individ-ual, whether publicly or privately.

What is hazing? Hazing is defined as anyactivity which endangers the physical safetyof another person; produces mental orphysical discomfort; causes embarrassment,fright, humiliation, or ridicule; or degradesthe individual. Hazing contradicts the purpose and mission statement of theSorority and has no connection with feelings of friendship, sisterhood, or respect.

Hazing Prevention.orgSDT is a proud organizational sponsor ofthe National Hazing Symposium andNational Hazing Prevention Week. SigmaDelta Tau National encourages all SDT collegiate chapters to participate in campusactivities this very important week each year!

Sigma Delta Tau Internet PolicyThe Internet may not be used by any member of SDT for any purpose which is illegal, immoral, unethical, dishonest, and/or damaging to the reputation of Sigma Delta Tau, inconsistent with the mission of theSorority, or likely to subject the Sorority to liability.Impermissible use includes: posting pictures or contentdepicting violations of our National Risk ManagementPolicies, posting obscene or offensive material, and posting material that does not portray the image of SDT in a positive manner.

Live In PolicyAll active members and new members must live in thechapter house, beginning at the first available opportunity,for a minimum of two years unless the house is filled tocapacity with members of SDT.

All chapter officers are required to live in the chapterhouse.

If a student elects to study abroad for a semester, shestill is responsible for satisfying her obligations under herhousing contract.

Space in the chapter house shall be filled by a procedure to be written in each chapter’s local bylaws.

S I G M A D E LTA TAUScholarship Policy

To remain in good standing, active members must achieve a minimum of a

2.5 GPA on a 4.0 system each academic term. The chapter may set a

higher requirement if desired.

A minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average on a4.0 system is required the term prior toaffiliation and/or initiation. Individual

chapters have the option of setting theirGPA requirement higher than a 2.5 but

may not go below this minimum.

Important Things to Know!

Sigma Delta Tau Visitation Policy Entertaining in public areas of chapter housing owned, rented, maintained, or controlled bySigma Delta Tau shall never exceed the limits set by the campus administration or by CollegePanhellenic regulations. However, a chapter may set rules more strict than those required bySigma Delta Tau, the administration, or Panhellenic.

Sigma Delta Tau housing is maintained for the benefit of all chapter members. Allowing male visitors in private and/or sleeping areas could infringe upon the privacy of roommates andother members.

Male guests MAY NOT be entertained in the private areas of Sigma Delta Tau housingbetween the hours of midnight and 10 a.m. Male guests MAY NOT be entertained in thepublic areas of Sigma Delta Tau housing between the hours of 3 a.m. and 10 a.m. Maleguests MAY NOT be in Sigma Delta Tau housing unescorted. There will be no 24-hour malevisitation.

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Sigma Delta Tau Policy on Alcoholic BeveragesNo alcoholic beverages may be stored, served, or consumed on Sigma Delta Tau premises. Chapter funds cannot be used to purchase or contribute to the purchase ofalcoholic beverages. No philanthropic or fund-raising event may be conducted at anestablishment where alcoholic beverages are being served in conjunction with theevent. All members of Sigma Delta Tau must obey all state and local laws concerningalcohol, as well as the rules and regulations of the college or university. Violation ofthis policy subjects the chapter to National Super vision and the violator to dismissal.

Sigma Delta Tau Policy on Illegal Drugs or NarcoticsSigma Delta Tau prohibits the use of illegal drugs and narcotics on Sigma Delta Taupremises and further prohibits the abuse of any drug or narcotic on said premises, or in connection with Sigma Delta Tau activities. Drugs and drug paraphernalia(including, but not limited to, bongs, pipes, snorters, cocaine kits, roach clips, etc.) are not allowed in any house, suite, or dorm floor owned, leased, or rented by Sigma Delta Tau.

HUMAN DIGNITY:All members of Sigma Delta Tau should have a positive influence in the

direction and achievements of the university community. All sororityactivities should promote self-worth, human dignity, and a positive

Greek image. Sigma Delta Tau prohibits the sponsoring of, or participat-ing in any activities, including competitive games, which are destructive,demeaning, abusive, and/or promote divisiveness among NPC member

groups, or promote a negative image of the Greek community.

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New Member Scholarship ProgramYour primary reason for enrolling in college is to pursue your education and tostrive for academic excellence. Sigma Delta Tau fully encourages its members totake advantage of every opportunity to learn, and we are dedicated to helping you make the most of your college experience.

Each member is asked to exert her best efforttowards studying and learning. SDT wants everymember to feel challenged to continue learning,exploring, creating, and growing.

The new member Scholarship Program is designedto assist you in combining academic excellence withthe demands of an active and new member educa-tion period. It offers you:

Organized study hours

Special tutors and study buddies

Familiarity with chapter resources, such as a study room and study files

Familiarity with campus resources, such as libraries, counseling centers, and skills classes

Speakers on study skills and time management

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1. Attend class regularly. Many professors take attendance, which can hurt your grade if you miss classes.

2. Concentrate and listen attentively without daydreaming.3. Participate in class discussions and ask questions.4. Read assignments before class so that the material presented will be understood and clarified.5. Turn in work of which you are proud. Pay attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation,

vocabulary, and legibility.6. Take accurate notes and develop skills in rapid reading.7. Utilize your time between classes and after lunch to review notes, learn definitions, or prepare

an outline.8. Don’t stress out during test time. Best results will occur when you are calm and can concen-

trate freely.

9. Stay healthy. Eat nutritionally, get plenty of sleep, and plan time for exercise and relaxation.10. Be sure to keep aware of the requirements for your courses, so that none of the planned

assignments will spring up on you unexpectedly.11. Visit your academic counselor for advice when choosing courses.12. Don’t hesitate to find help when you are struggling. Use chapter and school resources for

special help.13. Become familiar with the campus library and take advantage of its valuable resources.14. Establish a daily routine. Schedule a regular time for eating, resting, studying, and playing.

Distinguish between academic and non-academic activities. Discipline yourself to put top priority times first.

15. Establish a regular study spot. Make sure there is sufficient light and ventilation available. 16. Do not procrastinate! Do assignments as soon as they are assigned.

Study Tips Use these study tips in order to get the most out of your college courses.

We want you to succeed!

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Time ManagementLearning to manage your time effectively will help you to create a positive balance between academics andactivities. With some planning, organization, self-discipline, and the following guidelines, you can succeedin both of these areas.

1. Allow time in your schedule for activities with specific requirements, such as classes, meetings, meals, and work.

2. Fill in study time, giving two hours per subject. Be sure to allow for short, but frequent, study breaks. Study where you will be free from any distractions. Try to study between classes when possible, so that you will have more free time later in the day.

3. Schedule time to run personal errands such as laundry, shopping, hair care.

4. Make sure your schedule fits your lifestyle. If you are a morning person, schedule your classes and study time early and leave your more routine tasks for later in the day.

5. Schedule everyday activities for the same time each day. This is the most effective method according to research.

6. Try your schedule for about one month before changing it. It will take this long to develop the discipline and diligence necessary to make the schedule succeed.

7. If necessary, alter your schedule to accommodate time.

8. Always carry your calendar with you in case a change needs to be made.

“My SDT sorority experience helped me develop important skills for managing time and

motivating people.”

—Barbara Weinstein, CEO, Family Central, Inc.

“Selling Your Sorority Skills in the Real World is a favorite workshop at the SDT Leadership School. Our undergraduates learn important hands-on training

throughout their college career, including: how to facilitate a workship, manage a budget, recruit new members, organize events, and supervise peers.”

—Jill Ellermeyer, Director of Campus Recruiting, Accenture/SDT National Council Member

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Alpha, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York, March, 25, 1917Beta, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1920Gamma, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio, February 26, 1921Delta, SUNY BUFFALO, Buffalo, New York, April 17, 1921Epsilon, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 6, 1923Zeta, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 7, 1924Eta, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia, April 6, 1924Theta, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, Lincoln, Nebraska, May 23, 1925Iota, MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec, February 20, 1926Kappa, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, Illinois, March 6, 1926Lambda, UCLA, Los Angeles, California, July 19, 1927Mu, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California, July 18, 1927Nu, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 21, 1929Xi, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma, September 14, 1929Omicron, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, West Virginia, February 5, 1934Pi, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, Iowa, April 8, 1933Rho, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, May 10, 1935Sigma, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, Illinois, April 24, 1938Tau, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, Texas, March 4, 1939Upsilon, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, Indiana, April 20, 1940Phi, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1943Chi, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 16, 1944Psi, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, Massachusetts, December 15, 1945Omega, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, New York, April 27, 1946

Alpha Beta, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, Rhode Island, January 25, 1947Alpha Delta, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Boulder, Colorado, February 23, 1947Alpha Epsilon, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, Indiana, February 4, 1948Alpha Zeta, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 15, 1950Alpha Eta, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, Missouri, April 29, 1951Alpha Theta, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, Maryland, March 22, 1952Alpha Iota, TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1, 1955Alpha Kappa, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, South Carolina,

February 3, 1957Alpha Lambda, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Columbia, Missouri, September 7, 1957Alpha Mu, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida, October 25, 1957Alpha Nu, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, Wisconsin, November 16, 1958Alpha Xi, BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts, May 3, 1959Alpha Omicron, BROOKLYN COLLEGE, Brooklyn, New York, May 2, 1959Alpha Pi, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, December 6, 1959

Alpha Rho, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, New York, March 27, 1960Alpha Sigma, HUNTER COLLEGE, New York, New York, May 15, 1960Alpha Tau, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC,

December 16, 1961Alpha Upsilon, BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, Peoria, Illinois, November 28, 1962Alpha Phi, MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Memphis, Tennessee, June 3, 1962Alpha Chi, MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ohio, May 5, 1963Alpha Psi, UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, Ohio, November 10, 1963Alpha Omega, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio, November 10, 1964

Beta Alpha, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, Denver, Colorado, January 31, 1965Beta Beta, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan, November 1, 1964Beta Gamma, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, Texas, March 21, 1965Beta Delta, PARSONS COLLEGE, Fairfield, Iowa, March 27, 1965Beta Epsilon, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, Colorado,

November 3, 1966Beta Zeta, QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, New York, March 7, 1967Beta Eta, NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, Illinois, May 12, 1967Beta Theta, LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Brookville, New York, November 12, 1967Beta Iota, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Kansas City, Missouri, February 23, 1969Beta Kappa, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, Michigan, March 9, 1969Beta Nu, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida, October 16, 1975Beta Xi, UNION COLLEGE, Schenectady, New York, November 20, 1977Beta Pi, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, New York, April 1, 1978Beta Rho, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, Virginia, May 3, 1981Beta Sigma, HERBERT C. LEHMAN COLLEGE, New York, New York, November 13, 1969Beta Tau, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 13, 1981Beta Upsilon, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Stanford, California, May 15, 1983Beta Phi, SUNY STONY BROOK, Stony Brook, New York, December 1, 1984Beta Chi, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, Lawrence, Kansas, May 5, 1985

Gamma Alpha, SUNY BINGHAMTON, Binghamton, New York, April 21, 1985Gamma Beta, SUNY ALBANY, Albany, New York, November 15, 1985Gamma Gamma, HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, New York, September 28, 1986Gamma Delta, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC, April 20, 1987Gamma Epsilon, SUNY ONEONTA, Oneonta, New York, April 30, 1987Gamma Zeta, SUC BUFFALO, Buffalo, New York, April 16, 1988Gamma Eta, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, Florida, April 17, 1988Gamma Theta, SUNY CORTLAND, Cortland, New York, March 24, 1988Gamma Iota, UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, W. Hartford, Connecticut, April 9, 1989

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Gamma Kappa, SUNY OSWEGO, Oswego, New York, March 14, 1989Gamma Lambda, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida, April 15, 1989Gamma Mu, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts, June 8, 1989Gamma Nu, SUNY NEW PALTZ, New Paltz, New York, April 30, 1989Gamma Xi, MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Upper Montclair, New Jersey,

January 26, 1990Gamma Omicron, YORK UNIVERSITY, Toronto, Ontario, November 11, 1990Gamma Pi, UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Tampa, Florida, March 9, 1991Gamma Rho, RAMAPO COLLEGE, Mahwah, New Jersey, April 28, 1991Gamma Sigma, JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, Providence, Rhode Island,

May 4, 1991Gamma Tau, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, New York, January 19, 1992Gamma Upsilon, SUNY PLATTSBURGH, Plattsburgh, New York, October 5, 1991Gamma Phi, YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, York, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1991Gamma Chi, SUNY GENESEO, Geneseo, New York, January 25, 1992Gamma Psi, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona, March 7, 1992Gamma Omega, ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, Garden City, New York, April 26, 1992

Delta Alpha, EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, Michigan, May 31, 1992Delta Beta, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Normal, Illinois, February 6, 1994Delta Gamma, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, Waltham, Massachusetts, April 30, 1995Delta Delta, COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, New York, November 10, 1996Delta Epsilon, EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia, March 31, 2001Delta Zeta, RUTGERS-CAMDEN, Camden, New Jersey, December 8, 2002Delta Eta, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, Charleston, South Carolina,

October 12, 2003Delta Theta, PACE UNIVERSITY, New York, New York, January, 2007Delta Iota, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,

November 12, 2006Delta Kappa, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY,

Danbury, Connecticut, March 25, 2012Delta Lambda, FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE, Farmingdale, NY,

February 2, 2013Delta Mu, MANHATTAN COLLEGE, Riverdale, NY, November 17, 2013

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FRATERNITY CONFIDENTIALITYAs you progress in your Sisterhood Development Training, you will become increasingly proud of your association with SDT and eager to share our heritage and service andsocial activities with friends and family. For the most part, you are encouraged to express how much you enjoy and benefit from your sorority experience.

There are, however, some aspects of chapter life that are for SDTs only. For example, matters discussed in chapter meetings, all house meetings, and new member meetingsshould NEVER be discussed outside of the chapter. Such business is to be shared only with your SDT sisters. Our ritual and ceremonies, those things which symbolically bind allSDTs together, are also to be shared only with other SDTs. Confidentiality and respect are signs of your loyalty to Sigma Delta Tau. In turn, you will find your entire lifetimesorority experience and accompanying SDT friendships take on a deeper and more beautiful meaning when you know they are shared only with those who bear the name ofSigma Delta Tau.

FRATERNITY CONFIDENTIALITYAs you progress in your Sisterhood Development Training, you will become increasingly proud of your association with SDT and eager to share our heritage and service andsocial activities with friends and family. For the most part, you are encouraged to express how much you enjoy and benefit from your sorority experience.

There are, however, some aspects of chapter life that are for SDTs only. For example, matters discussed in chapter meetings, all house meetings, and new member meetingsshould NEVER be discussed outside of the chapter. Such business is to be shared only with your SDT sisters. Our ritual and ceremonies, those things which symbolically bind allSDTs together, are also to be shared only with other SDTs. Confidentiality and respect are signs of your loyalty to Sigma Delta Tau. In turn, you will find your entire lifetimesorority experience and accompanying SDT friendships take on a deeper and more beautiful meaning when you know they are shared only with those who bear the name ofSigma Delta Tau.

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The Greek AlphabetKnowledge of the Greek alphabet will enable members to identify fraternities and sororities, as well as learn the system ofnames of the different chapters.

The terminology of the Greek-letter system is based upon boththe Greek and English languages. Most often, the two are combined in fraternity-Greek to identify national organizations,individual chapters, officers, and special publications or programs. “Greek” is the term applied to members of all fraternities.

It shouldn’t be all Greek to you.

� � � � �Alpha/al’pha Beta/bay’ta Gamma/gam’a Delta/del’ta Epsilon/ep’si-lon

� � �Zeta/zay’ta Eta/ay’ta Theta/thay’ta Iota/io’ta Kappa/kap’a

� � � �Lambda/lam’da Mu/mew Nu/new Xi/zi (eye) Omicron/om’i-kron

� � � � �Pi/pi (eye) Rho/rho Sigma/sig’ma Tau/taw Upsilon/oop’si-lon

� � � �Phi/phi (eye) Chi/chi (eye) Psi/psi (eye) Omega/om’ay-ga

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ALTHOUGH TIME SPINS A WEB (National song)

Although time spins a web and we form a part

Every new day has its truth.

And though we may grow wise with the years of our lives

We will never scorn our youth.

In darkness we still seek a new vision that will keep

SDT will be our guiding light.

Friendship and love and a new special view

All these depend on what Sig Delta will do.

We’ve learned to love and to share

We’ll reach a hand and we’ll care

And SDT will be our light.