New Member Pursuit:
My journey through Delta Gamma
New Member Notebook
updated1/14
Letter from the Fraternity President
Dear Delta Gamma New Member:
I am honored to welcome you into membership in Delta Gamma Fraternity. New members are
the hope of our wonderful organization, and hope is a powerful force. Our founders chose Hope
as a guiding force in Delta Gamma, fashioning the first badge as an H to represent Hope. Our
cherished Anchor badge today continues to symbolize the Hope that guides us. Being hope-filled
is who we are and what we are about.
Today, as you begin your membership journey in Delta Gamma, I expect you are hope-filled
and hopeful ... hopeful for an outstanding chapter experience ... hopeful for the special bonds
of friendship that only true sisterhood can reveal … hopeful for a changed world through
involvement with our Foundation ... hopeful for a deeper understanding of yourself in the context
of a value-driven organization that will encourage you to develop as a woman and a leader …
hopeful for meaningful relationships and relevance beyond your college years.
As Fraternity President, I am hopeful, too. Since 1873, Delta Gamma has existed to foster high
ideals of friendship, to promote educational and cultural interests, to create in women a true
sense of social responsibility and the best qualities of character. It is my hope and expectation
that Delta Gamma extends the opportunity for you to achieve these aims. In return, I ask that you
live Hope. Let hope fill your heart and be transformed by the power of all that it offers.
Your journey in Delta Gamma, the choices you make to lead and encourage, begin with this New
Member notebook. Delta Gamma provides tremendous opportunities for members to explore
personal development as an individual. Delta Gamma Fraternity provides many experiences
through planned chapter programming for leadership development, scholastics and living up to
our motto of “Do Good” by giving back to our communities. I want to let you know that the staff
at Executive Offices (EO) work to assist you during your time as a new member and through out
your lifetime membership in Delta Gamma.
Welcome, new sisters, friends, leaders and scholars. In anticipation of your Delta Gamma journey
and upon reflection of my own, I remain hope-filled.
In the Bonds,
Laurie Petrucce Roselle
Beta Iota-Purdue
President, Delta Gamma Fraternity
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How to Use This New Member Notebook
and The Shield
Our gift to you … The Shield and your New Member Notebook. These are yours to keep and
refer to throughout your Delta Gamma journey. You will spend time exploring information
within The Shield to learn about the rich history of Delta Gamma Fraternity and Foundation.
The purpose of the New Member Notebook is to be an interactive tool for you to record key
information about Delta Gamma and a keepsake journal to reflect on your thoughts during your
new member period. You will find key sections each week during your new member period that
include:
• Meeting Agenda: This outlines the key activities occurring during the new member
meeting.
• Learning Objective: These are our purposes and goals for each week’s meeting. The
learning objectives provide the fundamentals Delta Gamma new members should have as
their meeting take-aways.
• Pre-Work: This is the reading assignment in The Shield for the upcoming new member
meeting and other Delta Gamma related assignments.
• My DG Thoughts: This is a section for personal reflection and journaling to be completed
outside of the new member meeting. Spending time completing these reflection
questions will create a keepsake and help you to understand the purpose and power of
Delta Gamma.
Be sure to bring both of these books with you to each new member meeting. Our hope is that
you will find both of these informative and fun, and they will be something you will keep for life.
Welcome to your journey.
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Chapter Information
This section contains information specific to your chapter. The following four items should be
inserted in your notebook as a resource.
Bylaws and Standing Rules
Calendar
Officer roster (or see GIN)
Member roster
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Introduction to Delta Gamma
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objective
• Provide opportunity for new members to be introduced to the essentials of Delta Gamma and
begin to form relationships with chapter members and other new members.
Introduction to New Member program
Welcome Activity (in small group)
Form Completion (in small group)
Chapter Basics
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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Delta Gamma Policies and Bylaws and Standing Rules
The policies listed below are not an exhaustive list of Delta Gamma policies, but ones that are
pertinent for every new member to be aware of and abide by.
Alcohol
Alcohol is forbidden at all Delta Gamma fundraising events that involve athletic performance
and/or require maximum mental alertness and physical condition of participants. Refer to Fund
Raising Precautions for more information.
Alcohol/Event Attendance
Members and new members may not be required to attend any collegiate function where alcohol
is available.
Alcohol/Event Sponsors
Delta Gamma Fraternity or Foundation functions may not be sponsored by distributors of
alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol/Inspiration and Initiation
Pre- and post-events/activities (sponsored or co-sponsored) wherein alcoholic beverages are
available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to Inspiration/Initiation nor 24 hours after
Inspiration/Initiation/Celebration. The Celebration is to be an alcohol-free event.
Alcohol/Pre-Event
Pre- and post-event activities (sponsored or cosponsored by Delta Gamma) where alcoholic
beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to a fund-raising event or 24
hours after the event.
Alcoholic Beverages/Chapter/Fraternity Funds
Chapter and/or Fraternity funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic Beverages/Delta Gamma Property
No alcoholic beverages may be served or stored on Delta Gamma property. Note: Property
is defined as houses, apartments, lodges, suites, dorms, dorm floors and meeting rooms. This
includes yards, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots owned, rented, leased or designated for
Delta Gamma use by house corporations or chapters.
Alcohol/Big/Little Sister Revealing
No events/activities (individual or group) where in alcoholic beverages are available may take
place within 24 hours after Big/Little Sister Revealing.
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Defining Hazing
No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission or
approval by a person being hazed is not a defense.
Hazing Definition
Hazing is any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity
premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such
activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form;
creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; wearing of public apparel which
is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally
degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent
with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution.
Is it Hazing?
Defining hazing is not black and white. Discerning if an activity involves hazing can be difficult
and complex, especially if the activity in question does not involve physical harm. Indeed, trying
to define hazing can lead to arbitrary boundaries or to overly simplistic “lists” of rights and
wrongs that ignore the harmful subtleties that often differentiate hazing from other activities.
Often, it is helpful to consider an activity within a framework of a series of questions that help
evaluate an activity. Such questions are offered below, and they may also be useful when seeking
to learn more about the nature or context of a chapter activity.
• Does the activity promote the values (Article II of the Fraternity Constitution* and ritual)
of Delta Gamma?
If the activity jeopardizes Delta Gamma’s values, the activity may be hazing.
• Does the activity involve mental distress such as humiliation or intimidation?
Examples of such activities may include singling out an individual for not completing an
activity in the allotted amount of time resulting in her having to complete yet another activity
in isolation. Take notice of the context as it is often the context in which the activity is done
that illuminates elements of distress not the activity itself.
• Will the individuals participating be made aware of the activity well in advance?
If the members or new members are not aware of the activity and are notified to be at a
certain location in X number of hours or minutes, this activity may be hazing.
• Is alcohol involved?
Alcohol cannot be involved in any new member activity per Delta Gamma policy.
• Does the activity involve physical abuse?
Often this is the easiest type of hazing to identify. Examples of physical abuse may include
but are not limited to paddling, unsafe or inappropriate scavenger hunts, sleep deprivation,
forced (real or implied) alcohol consumption, drinking games, etc.
• Is there a significant risk of injury or a question of safety?
There are numerous examples of activities that lead to injury or threat to safety. Scavenger hunts
and line-ups are two examples. A scavenger hunt that requires women to race against other teams,
especially in cars, and collect clues or items/pictures of items is a safety concern. Line-ups are also
unsafe because by design, they use intimidation to achieve cohesion or knowledge acquisition.
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• Would you have any reservations describing the activity to parents, university officials or
Council/Cabinet/staff?
If a student is hesitant to share the activity or if an activity requires extensive explanation to
“make sense of it” to an outsider, it is likely to have elements of hazing.
• Are there real or perceived consequences for not participating in this activity or completing it appropriately?
If a member or group is not permitted certain rights or privileges, then the activity may be
hazing. Even if the activity only has perceived consequences, it should be avoided.
• Is the activity relevant to Delta Gamma membership?
If individuals are instructed to obtain signatures, memorize information about members or
new members, or complete personal tasks for members, this is not relevant to Delta Gamma
membership.
• Is there another way for the individual to accomplish the task/meet the objective if they
are uncomfortable completing this activity?
If a chapter is asking individuals to complete a team-building activity that is physically
demanding, the chapter needs to utilize the principle of challenge by choice. If an individual is
uncomfortable, she is permitted to say “I am not comfortable with this.” The chapter should
work to involve her in the activity in another way, such as providing the instructions for the
activity, helping the groups strategize, or participating as an active observer where she shares
her observations with the larger group during the processing of the activity. If the activity
asks the individual to share personal information, the same principal of challenge by choice
applies. The woman is only required to share information she is comfortable offering.
Hazing Myths & Facts
Myth: If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can not be considered hazing.
Fact: In states that have laws against hazing, consent of a victim can not be used as a defense in
a civil suit. In some situations, consent may not be true consent but instead a lack of selfconfidence or a disproportional desire to belong to a group.
Myth: Only new members can be hazed.
Fact: Delta Gamma’s definition of hazing is applied evenly to each member. This means a senior
or sophomore member can be hazed just as a new member can be hazed.
Myth: The Fraternity can legislate hazing compliance.
Fact: Human nature is such that actions speak louder than words. Reading hazing policies are in
sufficient if the actions of the members cast doubt or disrespect on those policies – or
worse, the values of our ritual. Hazing devalues our ritual and renders it ineffective or
seemingly insincere. Newer members are more likely to follow the implied standard
exhibited by older members/leaders rather than the specified standard of Fraternity policy
or procedure enabling chapter culture to prevail. Therefore, chapter culture must align
with Fraternity values and expectations.
*The objects of the Fraternity (known as Article II of the Fraternity Constitution) shall be to
foster high ideals of friendship among college women, to promote their educational and cultural
interests, to create in them a true sense of social responsibility, and to develop in them the best
qualities of character. The objects challenge each Delta Gamma to live our values.
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Pre-Work for next week
• Read The Shield pages 7-12 and 101-106.
• Review bylaws and standing rules and defining hazing document.
My DG thoughts for this week
My small group leader is/are:
Other new members I met today are:
Bid Day was:
The reason I joined Delta Gamma is:
I hope Delta Gamma brings to me:
My DG questions for the next meeting are:
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Week 1-Delta Gamma Facts and Figures
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to show pride in Delta Gamma by naming three Delta Gamma
firsts.
• New members will be able to describe Delta Gamma’s founding including naming the
three founders, date and location of founding, first badge and what it stands for, and the
circumstances surrounding our founding.
• New members will be able to identify the essential elements of Delta Gamma such as our
colors, badge, symbol, flower, motto, location of Executive Offices, when we celebrate
Founders Day, and the name of our magazine
• New members will learn how to log in to and make payments in GreekBill.
• New members will be able to articulate minimum GPA requirement and the chapters
scholarship recognition and study hours program.
Welcome Activity (in small group)
Review from Introduction Meeting
GreekBill Review
Scholarship
DG 101
Delta Gamma Firsts (in small group)
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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Delta Gamma Scholarship
Delta Gamma will play an important role in supporting your scholastic achievements and
encouraging you to reach your potential. You, however, play the largest role in meeting your
goals and those within your Delta Gamma membership.
As is written in our chapter’s bylaws and standing rules, scholastic requirements are:
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to become a new member is _______ GPA
to be initiated is __________ GPA
to be a member in good standing is _________ GPA for the term
to be a member in good standing is __________GPA cumulative
to be an officer is __________ GPA
to be a big sister is __________ GPA
Our chapter recognizes scholastic achievements by:
• ______________________________________________
• ______________________________________________
• ______________________________________________
For chapter-mandated study hours, our chapter meets on ____________ (day/s of the week) at
_________________ (location) from _________(time) to __________ (time).
Study hours for all members/new members are determined by the following GPAs:
____________ GPA range
____________ GPA range
____________ GPA range
____________ GPA range
____________ GPA range
_____hours/week
_____hours/week
_____hours/week
_____hours/week
_____hours/week
Campus academic counseling/advising is located at ________________________ and the phone
number is: _________________________
The director of scholarship’s name and number are: __________________________________/______
_____________________________.
If you are having academic problems, please seek assistance.
How can Delta Gamma help?
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DG 101
The three founders:
Delta Gamma was founded (when and where):
Motto:
Shape of the first badge:
Symbol:
Reason we are a fraternity:
Fraternity colors:
Flower:
Magazine:
Founders Day is celebrated on or near:
Location of Executive Offices:
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Delta Gamma Firsts
Delta Gamma is/was:
• The first fraternity to establish an independent philanthropic foundation in Ohio, 1951
• The first and only fraternity to sponsor traveling art exhibits, ART OF THE EYE and
ART OF THE EYE II, to benefit Service for Sight
• One of the seven original women’s groups that began the National Panhellenic
Conference
• The first Panhellenic group to build its own facility, the Delta Gamma Executive
Offices, located in Columbus, Ohio
• The first fraternity to establish lectureships on campuses to promote discussion in
values and ethics
• The first and only Panhellenic group to have its flower registered with the American
Rose Society – “Delta Gamma”
• The first Panhellenic group to add a publications department directed by the editor
of its magazine
• The first women’s fraternity to employ an archivist at Executive Offices
• The first women’s fraternity to hold training seminars for advisers • The first women’s fraternity to create a health and wellness program by employing a
coordinator of resource development at the Executive Offices
• The first recipient of the Helen Keller Philanthropic Service Award, given by the
American Foundation for the Blind, for assistance to those who are blind and for Sight
Conservation
• The first women’s fraternity to have an in-house printing press to create handbooks,
pamphlets and stationery
• The first women’s fraternity to build its own Foundation Center
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Pre-Work for next week
Read The Shield pages 45-53.
Bring your laptop next week so you can sign the Dues and Fees Contract and order your badge.
Bring a credit card or check next week so you can place your badge order.
My DG thoughts for this week
My three favorite Delta Gamma firsts are:
If I went to dinner with Anna, Eva and Mary, what would I ask them?:
This week I had fun with my DG sisters when:
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Week 2-Membership Responsibilities and
Expectations
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to describe Article II of the Fraternity Constitution, identify
behaviors that mirror Article II, and describe how their personal values align with Article II.
• New members will be able to articulate Delta Gamma’s membership responsibilities,
determine actions that violate the Statement of Obligation, and identify how behaviors are
addressed through the Honor Board process.
• New members will be able to list Delta Gamma’s Initiation requirements and share why these
are important requirements.
My Values & Article II (in small groups)
Membership Responsibilities (in small groups)
Review Signing of Statement of Obligation
Housing Requirement
Initiation Requirements
Introduction of GreekLifeEdu
GreekBill Login Information
Badge Ordering
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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My Values
Circle the values that most resonate with you.
Honest
Kindness
Friendship
DependabilityIntegrity
Balance
LoyaltyFairness
Harmony
TrustworthinessHumility
Creativity
LoveSuccess
Challenge
PersistenceResponsibility Individuality
RespectSpirituality
Justice
LearningCourage
Service
PatienceEnjoyment
Wisdom
ServiceAchievement
Equality
HopeCompassion
Community
DignityPower Self-Respect
CharityMeaningful Life
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Article II
The objects of this Fraternity shall be to foster high ideals of friendship among women, to
promote their educational and cultural interests, to create in them a true sense of social
responsibility and to develop in them the best qualities of character.
Delta Gamma’s Values and My Values
Delta Gamma
Value
In plain language,
what does this value
mean?
What behaviors or
actions align with
this value?
Which of my
personal values
relates to this Delta
Gamma value?
Foster high ideals
of friendship
Promote
educational and
cultural interest
Create a true
sense of social
responsibility
Develop best
qualities of
character
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Delta Gamma Membership Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of each Delta Gamma to:
• Be respectful of her country, her university and her Fraternity.
• Live by the high standards and ideals fostered by Delta Gamma Fraternity.
• Uphold the Oath of Friendship and the Oath of Secrecy.
• Act in accordance with the Constitution and the policies and procedures of Delta Gamma.
• Abide by the chapter bylaws and standing rules.
• Wear her badge showing pride in membership.
• Live in the chapter house or any designated Delta Gamma housing.
• Contribute her talents and energies toward maintaining the strength and success of her
chapter and the Fraternity.
• Achieve her scholastic potential.
• Attend all chapter meetings, ritual ceremonies, functions relating to membership selection
and Founders Day observances.
• Meet all financial responsibilities.
• Conduct herself so that she brings credit to Delta Gamma and the fraternity system.
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DELTA GAMMA FRATERNITY STATEMENT OF OBLIGATION (a contract with Delta Gamma)
As a new member of the ____________ chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity, I accept the
responsibilities of lifelong membership in the Fraternity. I am familiar with and at all times will
abide by the Constitution, policies and procedures of the Delta Gamma Fraternity and the
__________ chapter’s bylaws and standing rules. I understand that should I transfer to another
campus and affiliate with another chapter, I am still bound by my Statement of Obligation and
become responsible for and will abide by that chapter’s bylaws and standing rules.
I will live by the high standards and ideals of sisterhood of Delta Gamma Fraternity. I will strive to
achieve my scholastic potential and I will provide, and hereby authorize my university to provide
copies of my grade reports to the director of scholarship within two weeks after grades are
released. I will meet my financial obligations incurred as a member in the chapter and I will abide
by the chapter’s housing policies. I will hold in confidence the business, including any Honor
Board business, and rituals of Delta Gamma Fraternity and of my chapter.
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I understand that the Honor Board of __________ chapter (or any subsequent chapter with
which I affiliate) has the responsibility to enforce all chapter, Fraternity, and university rules
and regulations, and to require me to comply with all local, state, provincial and federal laws. I
understand that a violation of any of these requirements will result in disciplinary action against
me by the chapter Honor Board in accordance with the procedures of Delta Gamma Fraternity.
P
M
If for any reason my membership is terminated, I promptly will return my badge and my
membership certificate. I understand that termination of membership in the ______ chapter of
Delta Gamma Fraternity does not relieve me of my financial obligations incurred while a member.
A
S
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Statement of Obligation Review
If a new member or member violates a piece of the Statement of Obligation, they are brought
into Honor Board. Honor Board has the responsibility to take action in the event a member
or new member commit an infraction (or repeated infractions) of Delta Gamma Fraternity’s
Constitution, policies and procedures, chapter bylaws and standing rules, university/college
rules and regulations or local, state, provincial and federal laws. Depending on the nature of the
violation, members may be held accountable to her Statement of Obligation by either of the
following two procedures:
1. Automatic Procedure (members only) is used to assist Honor Board where it is undisputed
that a specific violation has occurred and where the precise sanction for the violation is set
forth in the chapter’s standing rules and bylaws.
Specific grounds for automatic probation include:
• Chapter debt more than 10 days old
• Dues and Fees Contract not signed by the due date
• Failure to pay fines by due date
• Failure to meet scholastic good standing for the first time
• Failure to meet scholastic good standing for second time, not necessarily consecutive
• Failure to submit grades by due date
• Failure to meet live-in requirements
• Failure to meet terms of housing contract
• Failure to sign housing contract
• Two unexcused absences from meetings and anchored events
• Officer has two unexcused absences from team or board meetings
• Failure to meet Foundation service hour requirements as set fourth in chapter Bylaws and
Standing Rules
When a member is on probation, she is considered to be in poor standing with the Fraternity and
her chapter. Terms of probation must always include:
• Forfeiture of the member’s elected or appointed office
• Forfeiture of member’s vote in chapter meetings with exception of vote to initiate
• Loss of social privileges with the exception of anchored events
• Must attend all anchored events
• A minimum duration of 30 days or until sanction terms are completed, whichever is longer
• Additional sanctions as listed in chapter bylaws and standing rules
2. Standard Procedure is followed where the allegations are subjective in nature or there is
a dispute as to whether a violation has occurred or where the sanction for the violation is
discretionary in nature. All matters concerning a new member must be handled through the
Standard Procedure.
Any member can file an SOR and Honor Board will review the SOR.
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The Role of a House Corporation
• Is composed of all collegiate and alumnae members who have paid the house
corporation fees as required by the Delta Gamma Constitution and bylaws of that
house corporation.
• Owns, rents, and/or maintains the chapter housing rather than the collegiate
chapter because of the ever-changing collegiate membership.
• Is a separate, legal entity incorporated under a state or province charter.
• Is administered by a house corporation board of composed of elected directors (alumnae
members) and ex-officio members (chapter president, chapter vice-president: finance,
chapter director: house management, Advisory Team Chair and local Alumnae President.)
• Is the landlord which owns or rents and/or maintains the chapter housing and
meets all financial obligations involved in ownership, renting and/or maintenance.
• Employs and handles payroll of persons who assist the chapter (i.e., house
director, cook, waiters, houseboys, etc.)
• Reports annually to the chapter membership the financial condition of the house
corporation (including the financial statement, annual report, the budget and the
status of funds in the account)
Chapters with No Facility
House Corporation Income
House Corporation Fees - Paid by new members in the first year of membership
Chapter Obligation - Paid by all collegians
House Corporation Expenses
Annual Expenses
Insurance (chapter liability)
Accounting & legal fees
Federal, state, and local taxes
Interest on loan payments
Postage & Telephone
Storage rental
Equipment rental
Convention & seminar
Facility rental (for recruitment or retreat)
Home Maintenance
Reserves for future expenses
Home Furnishings
Computer equipment
Wish list items
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Chapters with a Lodge or Suite
House Corporation Income
Chapter Obligation - Paid by all collegians
House Corporation Fees - Paid by new members in the first year of membership
House Corporation Expenses
Annual Expenses
Mortgage payments/rent
Routine maintenance
Cleaning
Grounds upkeep
Trash disposal
Insurance (chapter liability)
Accounting & legal fees
Federal, state and local taxes
Interest on loan payments
Postage & telephone
Convention & seminar
Home Maintenance
Major repairs
Additions
Painting
Furnace
Air conditioners
Windows
Plumbing
Landscaping
Roofs
Electrical
Reserves for future expenses
Home Furnishings
Furniture
Carpet
Dishes
Appliances
Wallpaper
Pictures
Curtains
Computer equipment
Wish list items
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Chapters with Residential Housing
House Corporation Income
House Corporation Fees - Paid by new members in the first year of membership
Rent - Paid by all collegians that live in the Delta Gamma housing facility
Chapter Obligation - Paid by all collegians
House Corporation Expenses
Operational Expenses
Security system
Cleaning
Mortgage payments or rent
Trash disposal
Summer utilities
Household items valued under $500
Annual Expenses
Federal, state and local taxes
Insurance (chapter liability)
Convention & seminar
Postage & telephone
Accounting & legal fees
Interest on loan payments
General/ home maintenance
Grounds upkeep
Home Furnishings
Furniture
Carpet
Dishes
Appliances
Wallpaper
Pictures
Curtains
Computer equipment
Wish list items
Home Maintenance
Major repairs
Additions
Painting
Furnace
Air conditioners
Windows
Plumbing
Landscaping
Roofs
Electrical
Reserves for future expenses
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Initiation Requirements
To be eligible for Initiation, a collegiate candidate for membership shall:
1. Be a person of good character and standing and meet one of the following criteria:
a. Be registered in a course leading to a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
b. Be a non-collegiate member of a group chartered by petition or an alumna initiate
of a petitioning or colonized group
c. Demonstrate a significant relationship with Delta Gamma Fraternity and a desire
to fulfill a special role in support of a collegiate chapter or alumnae chapter or
association.
2. Have been pledged in accordance with the provisions of the Delta Gamma Constitution.
3. Be registered in the college or university where she is to be initiated and have achieved
a minimum of a “C” college grade point average. If college grades are not available, an
equivalent minimum grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from secondary school
may be used.
4. Receive the approval of three-fourths of the members of the chapter.
5. Complete the new member education units as outlined in the New Member Pursuit.
6. Meet all financial obligations to the Fraternity and chapter/colony.
7. Sign and comply with the Statement of Obligation.
8. Meet all university or College Panhellenic requirements for Initiation.
9. Achieve a score of 90% or better on the comprehensive test given the final week of the
New Member Pursuit.
No additional requirements may be required by a collegiate chapter or colony.
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Anchored in Courage: Delta Gamma’s Social Responsibility Program
GreekLifeEdu
The purpose of Anchored in Courage is to create a true sense of social responsibility and
promote human dignity, ultimately supporting our member’s efforts to live the Fraternity’s values
throughout their collegiate and alumnae experience.
This purpose stems from Article II of the Fraternity Constitution which challenges us to create a
true sense of social responsibility amongst our membership. Delta Gamma’s Social Responsibility
program consists of multiple elements that are weaved into many facets of the Fraternity’s
programming and operations. One Social Responsibility Program is GreekLifeEdu.
What is GreekLifeEdu?
GreekLifeEdu uses science-based research to educate students. It is a non-opinionated course
that aims not to tell you what to think but to help you make decisions for yourself and effectively
deal with the behavior of your peers.
How does GreekLifeEdu work?
The course has two parts:
What are the requirements for GreekLifeEdu?
Each new member must complete Part 1 (i.e., Module 1, Module 2, and Module 3) and pass the
GreekLifeEdu Exam in Part 1 with a score of 75%, seven days prior to the chapters scheduled
Inspiration in order to be initiated. After the 30 day intersession, we ask new members to
complete part 2.
The course includes three surveys that offer you feedback on your attitudes and behaviors. All
survey responses are strictly confidential; Delta Gamma will only receive information about our
organization as a whole and will never see individual members’ responses.
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How do I complete GreekLifeEdu?
To take GreekLifeEdu, you will need a computer with Internet access and audio capabilities.
1. Go to: http://www.greeklifeedu.com
2. Under New User, enter the following Login ID: _____________
3. Click “Submit”
4. On the registration page, you will have the opportunity to create your GreekLifeEdu account
using your e-mail address and a password of your choice.
5. You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with
a “Next” button. DO NOT log out until you click the “Next” button or you will have to repeat
the section you just completed.
6. When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same e-mail address and password
you created when you first logged into the course.
Should you experience any difficulties or require support, the Online Technical Support Center is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply click on the “Technical Help” button located
in the upper right-hand corner of every GreekLifeEdu screen. You do not need to be logged into
the course to access the Technical Support Center. Or you may call the Technical Support 24/7
toll-free support line at 1-866-384-9062.
Delta Gamma hopes you find GreekLifeEdu to be a relevant and meaningful program that
enables you to find the courage to make decisions that positively impacts your safety and aligns
with our fraternal values of social responsibility and dignity.
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Pre-work for next week
• Read The Shield pages 54-59 and 84-87 and NM Notebook p. 26 and 27.
• Begin GreekLifeEdu. You must score a 75% or better and complete Part I, seven days prior to
Initiation.
• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned
by the vp: finance.
• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link
received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.
• Complete your badge order form and submit to your vp: finance by XX/XX.
My DG thoughts for this week
How doe my values align with the objects (Article II) of Delta Gamma?:
Being a Delta Gamma new member for the past two weeks, I have most enjoyed:
My DG questions for next week are:
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Week 3-Delta Gamma Leadership
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to explain Delta Gamma’s international, regional, and chapter
organization structure.
• New members will be able to describe key functions of Fraternity operation.
• New members will be able to recall where they can access their chapter’s bylaws and standing
rules and Delta Gamma policies. They will also be able to describe the Delta Gamma policies
that apply to them as new members.
• New members will be able to articulate their leadership style, discern its strengths and
weaknesses, and understand how their leadership behaviors can positively influence the
chapter even though they do not have a position.
Fraternity Leadership Feud (in small groups
Delta Gamma Policies Case Study (in small groups)
Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules
Leadership Styles Inventory
Scholarship Activity (in small groups)
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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Fraternity Feud
Our advisory team chairman is:
Our Regional Collegiate Specialist/Council Appointed Coordinator is:
We are located in region:
Who has the authority to change the Delta Gamma Constitution?
Who governs Delta Gamma between Conventions?
The title of a recent graduate who travels to collegiate chapters to provide coaching support is:
Name the seven positions on Delta Gamma’s Council and name who holds that title:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Delta Gamma Policies and Bylaws and Standing Rules
The policies listed below are not an exhaustive list of Delta Gamma policies, but ones that are
pertinent for every new member to be aware of and abide by.
Alcohol
Alcohol is forbidden at all Delta Gamma fundraising events that involve athletic performance
and/or require maximum mental alertness and physical condition of participants. Refer to Fund
Raising Precautions for more information.
Alcohol/Event Attendance
Members and new members may not be required to attend any collegiate function where alcohol
is available.
Alcohol/Event Sponsors
Delta Gamma Fraternity or Foundation functions may not be sponsored by distributors of
alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol/Inspiration and Initiation
Pre- and post-events/activities (sponsored or co-sponsored) wherein alcoholic beverages are
available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to Inspiration/Initiation nor 24 hours after
Inspiration/Initiation/Celebration. The Celebration is to be an alcohol-free event.
Alcohol/Pre-Event
Pre- and post-event activities (sponsored or cosponsored by Delta Gamma) where alcoholic
beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to a fund-raising event or 24
hours after the event.
Alcoholic Beverages/Chapter/Fraternity Funds
Chapter and/or Fraternity funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic Beverages/Delta Gamma Property
No alcoholic beverages may be served or stored on Delta Gamma property. Note: Property
is defined as houses, apartments, lodges, suites, dorms, dorm floors and meeting rooms. This
includes yards, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots owned, rented, leased or designated for
Delta Gamma use by house corporations or chapters.
Alcohol/Big/Little Sister Revealing
No events/activities (individual or group) where in alcoholic beverages are available may take
place within 24 hours after big/little sister revealing.
Alumna Status
Collegiate chapter membership is not based on the number of terms of registration or the
number of credits carried. It is normally for four years. A woman who is in school for a fifth-year as
an undergraduate and who has completed at least two years of membership in the Fraternity may
assume alumna status with the approval of the Advisory Team Chairman. Only Council may grant
early alumna status for “extreme circumstances.” Requests for early alumnae status for “extreme
circumstances” must be in writing and submitted to Honor Board. After Honor Board and
Advisory Team Chairman review, the request must be sent to the Regional Collegiate Specialist
who reviews the request and, if in support, forwards it to Council. Honor Board cannot grant early
alumna status.
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Attendance/Collegiate Members
Every member of a collegiate chapter is required to attend all chapter meetings and functions
relating to membership selection, ritual and the Founders. General absence may be excused only
by the Regional Collegiate Specialist. Other absences are handled in the manner designated in
the chapter standing rules.
Badge
Only initiated members of the Fraternity who are in good standing may wear the badge.
Candle/Open Flame
Open flames/candles may not be used in chapter facilities without the written consent of their
Advisory Team Chairman or their House Corporation President.
Chapter Quota/Total
All collegiate chapters are expected to pledge to quota and total through formal recruitment
and/or continuous open bidding. A chapter below quota and/or total must submit a detailed
continuous open bidding plan to the Director of Collegiate Recruitment by November 1 and
April 1 each year.
Fraternity Crest-Gifts and Stationery
Only initiated members of Delta Gamma may use stationery bearing the Fraternity crest. Parents
Clubs may not use stationery bearing the Fraternity crest.
Hazing
Chapters are not permitted to impose menial or personal tasks or to allow any form of hazing.
Any chapter officer responsible for allowing such activities shall be removed from office. Delta
Gamma policy strictly forbids hazing, which is defined as any act or tradition that endangers
the physical, mental or emotional well-being of a new member and/or member, that requests,
encourages or suggests violation of city, county, provincial, state or national law; is mentally or
physically degrading; or requires a personal or menial task of a new member and/or member,
regardless of location, intent or consent of the participants. Examples of hazing include, but
are not limited to, embarrassing and/or required stunts or costumes; harassing; interrogating;
line-ups; kidnapping; “tuck-ins;” personal services; drinking or eating on command, request or
suggestion; deprivation of sleep or food; authority over new members and/or members; anything
that tends to diminish the self-esteem and dignity or categorize the new member and/or member
as a second-class person. Hazing corrupts the true meaning of Fraternity life; it negates the
values of loyalty, hope, trust, supportive friendship, kindness and compassion that Delta Gamma
affirms. The moral integrity of the chapter is inseparable from the conduct of its members.
Because Delta Gamma supports the integrity and dignity of women; basic human rights; decency,
honor, gracious living and positive reinforcement of each other; there is no place for hazing
(which is negative and archaic) in our Fraternity of women.
New Member Pin
The new member pin may be worn only by Delta Gamma new members or members and must
be purchased from the approved Fraternity Jeweler.
New Member Pin/Return
New member pins must be collected by the chapter upon Initiation or termination of a new
member’s pledge period. If a member wishes to purchase a new member pin, Executive Offices,
can direct her. It may be made into a lavaliere, charm or pin.
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Case Study Scenarios for Review
Read the following scenarios and determine which policies are violated.
1) Sally DG is so excited to become a Delta Gamma new member. Immediately following Bid
Day, she visited the local Greek clothing shop and purchased a sweatshirt with the Delta
Gamma letters on the front. She has been wearing it to class ever since.
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2) During Week 4 of the new member period, Omega Omega chapter of Delta Gamma
is preparing for big/little revealing. The agenda for the night includes: embarrassing
costumes for new members to wear, a scavenger hunt around the chapter house to find
the big sister, and a barbeque at the chapter house with alcohol.
3) Anchor Games are a great way to raise money for the Delta Gamma Foundation. The vp:
Foundation has contacted Bob’s Bar and Grill to be a sponsor. Bob’s Bar and Grill will
provide alcohol for the event and will sponsor an “after-party” for the fraternity that wins
Anchor Games immediately following.
4) Because she is busy working and studying, Susie DG only attends Delta Gamma functions
when she has time which isn’t often.
5) Sailor Sis has been busy posting pictures on Facebook. She has uploaded photos that
do not represent Article II and makes reference to the fact she is a Delta Gamma. Sailor
Sis has also tagged photos of several other underage members who are drinking in their
letters.
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Leadership Styles Inventory
My leadership style is:
Characteristics of this style include:
My leadership style can strengthen DG by:
I want to get involved in DG by:
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Pre-Work for next week
• Read The Shield pages 12-32.
• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember to complete part 1 and pass the
GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% or higher seven days prior to Initiation in order to be
initiated.
• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned
by the vp: finance.
• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link
received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.
My DG thoughts for this week
The officers I have enjoyed getting to know so far are
I can make a difference in my Delta Gamma chapter by
Big/little sister revealing is next week. I am looking forward to
My DG questions for the next meeting are
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Week 4-History of Delta Gamma
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to identify three key events of Fraternity history.
• New members will be able to describe the early expansion history of Delta Gamma.
• New members will be able to articulate their chapter history.
Delta Gamma History
Shield Search (in small groups)
Chapter History
Scholarship Activity
Be What You Seem (optional)
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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Delta Gamma History
Three key events of Delta Gamma history are:
1.
2.
3.
Delta Gamma’s only male initiate is:
Convention is held every _____ years.
Convention delegates are made up of _______
What is located in Columbus, Ohio?
Who supervises the staff of Executive Offices?
The member who suggested our philanthropy is ______
Chapter History
My chapter was founded in:
An interesting fact about my chapter’s history is:
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Pre-work for next week
• Read The Shield pages 92-100.
• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the
GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% seven days prior to Initiation in order to be initiated.
• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned
by the vp: finance.
• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link
received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.
My DG thoughts for this week
What would the Delta Gamma founders think of their “little club” today?:
What kind of legacy do I want leave on my chapter for future Delta Gamma members?:
My big sister is:
Fun memories from big/little revealing are:
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Week 5-Delta Gamma Foundation
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to list three Delta Gamma Foundation programs, and identify the
three purposes of the Foundation (i.e., awareness, service and fundraising).
• New members will be able to describe the history of Service for Sight as Delta Gamma’s
philanthropic aim.
• New members will be able to identify chapter’s service/philanthropy opportunities and
requirements, and distinguish between service/philanthropy.
Foundation Overview
Foundation Activity
Scholarship Activity
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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Delta Gamma Foundation Matching
Using The Shield, match the Delta Gamma Foundation fact with the appropriate activity,
program or date.
______
Delta Gamma Foundation Mission
a. elder Delta Gammas and other
Statement
senior citizens
_______
Dangle awarded to every member
achieving a 4.0 term average for the
first time
_______
Each collegian must volunteer a
minimum of ______ service hours per
semester or _____ hours annually for
Service for Sight.
_______
Chapters hold ______________ to
raise money to support the Delta
Gamma Foundation.
d. Mu chapter Lamp of Knowledge
_______
Every Region has its own
___________________
The Golden Anchor Program allows
collegiate members to visit with and
enjoy the company of __________
e. examples of service activities
_______
1936
_______
Vision screening, reading to persons
who are visually impaired and
recording books on tape
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Scholarships and Graduate
Fellowships
g. first Anchor Splash was held by
Beta Tau chapter, Miami
h. Delta Gamma Foundation provides
resources for educational growth and
philanthropic service for all members
i. special events and Anchor Games
(i.e. Anchor Splash or Anchor Slam)
j. Given to pay the initiation fees
for those collegiate members who
invited to membership into these
organizations
_______
1966
k. Delta Gamma established its
Foundation
_______
Three components of Foundation
programming
Honor Society Initiation Rebates
l. 5 and 10
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Student Loan Fund
_______
Patricia Peterson Danielson Award
(PPD)
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b. Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron, made a
plea to the Convention body to adopt
sight preservation and aid to those
who are blind or visually impaired as
Delta Gamma’s philanthropy
c. Regional Foundation Coordinators
f. Awarded annual to all Delta Gamma
chapters meeting the Fraternity’s
Standards of Excellence.
m. money in this fund generates
interest-free students loans for Delta
Gammas and their sisters, sons and
daughters
n. undergraduate members apply for
these by January 15 and members
attending graduate school apply by
April 1
o. awareness, service and fundraising
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Service to the Foundation
The Delta Gamma Foundation encourages member and new member involvement in awareness,
service and fundraising. During the year, you will have opportunities for awareness education,
service and fundraising activities as an anchored chapter event for all members. Service hours
can include group and/or individual activities. Each term you are required by chapter standing
rules to complete a minimum number of individual service hours benefitting Service for Sight. You
may already be involved in other philanthropic and volunteer activities. Examine the chart below
to help determine the difference between Service for Sight and community service. Community
service hours are ineligible for individual service hours. Fundraising events/activities are ineligible
for service hours. Service for Sight
Qualifies for Foundation service hours
(enter on e-Ops+ Foundation fact
sheet as individual hours)
Community Service
Does not qualify for Foundation
service hours
Volunteering at a local senior citizen’s
residence as part of your chapter’s
Golden Anchor program
Highway Beautification Day trash
collection
Vision screening at a local elementary
school
Volunteer to tutor at the local
elementary school
Read to persons who are blind or
visually impaired
Distribute food at the local food
bank
Run errands for persons who are blind
or visually impaired
Donate blood
Distribute Foundation bookmarks and
sight-related materials
Animal shelter dog walker
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Pre-work for next week
• Read The Shield pages 111-115.
• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the
GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% seven days prior to Initiation in order to be initiated.
• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned
by the vp: finance.
• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link
received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.
My DG thoughts for this week
Service opportunities I am interested in are:
What I enjoyed about the service opportunity is:
My DG questions for the next meeting are:
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Week 6-Beyond Delta Gamma
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to name the governing bodies for their campus sororities.
• New members will be able to identify leadership opportunities within the fraternity/sorority
and campus organizations.
Overview of NPC and Panhellenic
Campus Activities
Sisterhood Activity
Review of Information
Announcements
Song
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Overview of NPC and Panhellenic
What is the international governing body for sororities including Delta Gamma?
What is the governing body for campus sororities including Delta Gamma?
Who is my fraternity/sorority advisers?
Key campus events include:
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Pre-Work for next week
• Read The Shield pages 73-81.
• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the
GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% seven days prior to Initiation in order to be initiated.
• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned
by the vp: finance.
• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link
received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.
My DG thoughts for this week
I have joined or would like to join _____________________ (organization name) because:
Delta Gamma new members that I have been spending time with and activities we have been
doing are:
Delta Gamma new members that I would like to get to know better are:
My DG questions for the next meeting are:
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Week 7-Lifetime Membership
Meeting Agenda
Learning Objectives
• New members will be able to describe benefits of lifetime membership along with
responsibilities associated with alumnae membership.
• New members will be able to articulate what Delta Gamma means to them and their hope for
the future of their chapter.
What Have You Learned? (in small groups)
Alumnae Groups
Alumnae Lifetime Membership
Alumnae Involvement (in small groups)
Initiation Preparation
Fraternity Jeopardy (in small groups)
Announcements
Song
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Alumnae Expectations
New members will be able to articulate what Delta Gamma means to them and their hope for the
future of their chapter
Alumna are expected to pay per capita dues for ____________ years.
How much are per capita dues?
How do I pay my per capita dues?
Ways alumnae can continue to be involved in Delta Gamma include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
How would you locate an alumnae group?
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First Initiation Address (1874)
Dear Sisters,
You are now members of the Delta Gamma Club. Ours is an
associate sisterhood based upon sincere desire for mutual
improvement: its cementing element is love; its stimulating
principle, truth, its WATCHWORD, duty…
You may imagine our duties too laborious, or discipline too
exacting, but while we would extend to you the encouragement
and sympathy of sisters, we would warn you, with equal fidelity,
that nothing good or great was ever achieved without toil and
attention, and it is because we would have you prepare for
an honorable womanhood, that here in the morning of life we
stimulate you to constant earnest effort.
Be faithful to yourself, act well to your part and then, when life’s
young dream is past, the battles of life fought and won, and the
mellow light of evening gathers round your pathway, the scenes
enacted here will rise upon the evening sky to cheer and comfort
you.
Anna Boyd (Ellington)
First Initiation Address
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Pre-Work for next week
• Ensure you completed GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the
GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% seven days prior to Initiation in order to be initiated.
• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned
by the vp: finance.
• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link
received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.
My DG thoughts for this week
What I hope to give to Delta Gamma is:
What I hope to gain from my membership in Delta Gamma is:
My DG questions for the next meeting are:
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Week 8-The Test
Meeting Agenda
Objective
• New members will take the test.
• Date, time, dress and other specifics of Inspiration and Initiation will be reviewed for all new
members.
Test Taking
Initiation Review
Announcements
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My DG thoughts for this week
My new member class Watchword is:
I am most looking forward to Initiation because:
My involvement in Delta Gamma in 10 years will be:
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Week 9-Initiation Review
Meeting Agenda
Objectives
• Newly initiated members and senior members will be knowledgeable of the key meanings
and proceedings as shared at Initiation.
• New members and senior members will be able to articulate how we live the values of Delta
Gamma each day.
What is Ritual?
Second Degree Review
Third Degree Review
Oath of Friendship
Moving Forward
Review of Songs
Oath of Secrecy Review
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What does Tau, Delta, Eta mean to you?
How have I lived Tau, Delta, Eta?
How have I not lived Tau, Delta, Eta?
When have you seen another member or new member live Tau, Delta, Eta?
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My DG thoughts this week
Initiation made me feel:
I will live the values of our ritual by:
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Delta Gamma Songs
Hey Look Us Over
Hey look us over
Give us the eye.
We’re Delta Gammas
And we can tell you why.
We’ve got the friendship,
We’ve got the fun,
We’re merry and gay as a meadow in May
And we’re always on the run.
So if you go for the glamour,
Go for the class
Go Delta Gamma like every classy lass
If you’re looking for a Fraternity that right as
right can be,
Here’s the answer
D.G.
Alto:
Hey, hey hey
Looky, looky
Here girls, we’re girls, we are the Delta Gamma
girls
We’re having fun
We’re in the in crowd,
And we’re always on the run
So if you go, go, go, (join melody)
Will You Wear Our Anchor
Music: Civil War Folk Song
Lyrics: Diane Turner, Gamma Tau-Texas Christian,
Initiated 1964
Will you wear our anchor,
Will you be the one
Who will be our new sister?
When morning comes?
Will you sail tomorrow
On the Delta G.
To new harbors of friendship
That you’ve yet to see
Our captain is calling
Soon you will be gone,
But remember that DG
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Is where you belong.
Will you wear our anchor
Wear our pin with pride
Will you be our new sister
You must decide.
When You Go
Music: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
Lyrics: Evelyn Quinn Sperry, Gamma Nu-North
Texas, Initiated 1955
When you go away to college,
You must choose your goals in life
For nobody else can choose them for you,
You have to choose them for yourself.
You must also choose your sisters,
Sisters for your whole life through,
For nobody else can choose them for you,
You have to choose them for yourself.
Watch the girls who wear the anchor,
They’re the ones who will be true,
And then you will know that Delta Gamma
Is the only one for you.
The Girl Who’s Beside Me
Music: Come Saturday Morning
Lyrics: Diane Turner, Gamma Tau-Texas Christian,
Initiated 1964
The girl who’s beside me,
Is wearing an anchor like me,
Is hoping my dreams will come true every day.
She’s more than my friend,
She follows a path with a sparkling laugh,
Her daffodil ways
Will always remind me
Sunshine of sisterhood days.
The girl who’s beside me
The girl who’s beside me.
The girl who’s beside me
Will shower her laugh to the wind,
Will capture the time that our college days lend.
If time be our friend
We’ll share all the follies that life will allow,
And then we’ll move on,
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But we will remember, even if sisterhood’s gone.
The girl who’s beside me,
The girl who’s beside me.
The girl who’s beside me,
The girl who’s beside me.
Sisters
Music: Barges
Out of our windows looking in the night,
We can see those anchors shining bright.
Silently flows the river to the sea
As we sail aboard the Delta G.
(Chorus)
Sisters, we would like to go with you,
We would like to sail the ocean blue.
Sisters, have you treasures in your hold
When you wear your anchor pin of gold?
Out of our windows looking in the night,
We can see those anchors shining bright.
Stars are all around and the moon is up above
Looking down upon our DG love.
Chorus)
Out of our windows looking in the night,
We can see those anchors shining bright.
How my heart longs to sail away with you
As we sail across the ocean blue.
(Chorus)
Anchors Aweigh
Music: Traditional Navy song
Anchors aweigh, DG
We’re setting sail.
Fresh breeze and running tide
Our ship will never fail to anchor.
Colors on high, DG,
Bronze, pink and blue.
All hands stand by
For we are sailing on,
We’re sailing on with you.
Alto part:
DGs on high are we
Guided by our shield of white.
It will lead us on and keep us strong
And give us light so bright.
So to you, Delta Gamma,
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We will love in years to come,
And we’ll share our joys and sorrows
Till all our college days are done.
Linger
Mmm Mmm I want to linger linger
Mmm Mmm a little longer
Mmm Mmm a little longer here with you
Mmm Mmm it’s such a perfect day
Mmm Mmm we hope you want to stay
Mmm Mmm DG is always here for you
To You DG Aloha
To you, DG, aloha
Aloha from the bottom of my heart
To your bronze pink and blue
To your colors so true
Anchored in friendship that will last all life
through
To you, DG, aloha
Your cream rose, the fairest flower that grows
And in autumn, winter spring
In summer I will sing, sing to you
DG aloha
Anchor In Your Eye
Do I see an anchor in your eye
An anchor of light and love
Do I hear you confess
Delta Gamma is best
And you’ll hold her all others above
Do I see the love of Delta G
That will linger as time goes by
For an anchor so true
Is waiting for you
If there’s an anchor in your eye.
Girls in This University
There are girls in this university
There are girls, there are girls, there are girls
But the girls that I like best to see
Are the girls, are the girls, are the girls
That have that special look in their “ee”
When I look at them and they look at me
For I know that they know that they know that
I know
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The best is Dee Gee
Dream Girl
I have found my dream girl
She’s as sweet as she can be
I have found the one I love
She’s all the world to me
She wears the golden anchor
And the bronze, the pink, the blue
Delta Gam, I love you
And to you I will be true.
College memories linger
Never fade nor disappear
Anchored till eternity
With lasting love so dear
Wherever I may wander
All my thoughts will turn to thee
Delta Gam, my dream girl,
You’re the only one for me. MM My Sisters
MM my sisters, mm my sisters
Couldn’t get along without you now
Got along without you before I met you
But I sure couldn’t do it now
I came to college just to find
The girls who really were my kind
And now I know I’ve found the best
DG’s better than all the rest
MM my sisters, mm my sisters
Couldn’t get along without you now
Got along without you before I met you
But I sure couldn’t do it now
Pi Alpha we wear loyally
And now we’re members of Delta G
The anchor, bronze and pink and blue
To you we always will be true
MM my sisters, mm my sisters
Couldn’t get along without you now
Got along without you before I met you
But I sure couldn’t do it now
Pi Alpha true
The anchor too
We pledge ourselves to you
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D-E-L-T-A
D-E-L-T-A, Delta, D-E-L-T-A
G-A double M-A, Gamma, G-A double M-A
We are Delta Gamma
Wear bronze, pink and blue
We are Delta Gamma
Don’t you want to be a DG too?
With a “D”
With a D, and an E, and an L-T-A
With a G-A double M-A
Oh Delta Gamma, That’s what I am–a
With a D, and an E, and an L-T-A
With a G-A double M-A
Oh Delta Gamma, that’s what I am-a
I’m Delta Gam born and Delta Gam bred
And when I die, I‘ll be Delta Gam dead
So hoorah for DG, hoorah for DG
Hoorah for DG, Delta G!
Boom Boom
Boom boom boom boom
There’ll be nothing but DG
Boom boom
For the one that I love
Boom boom boom boom
There’ll be nothing but DG
And an anchor up above
Shield of white, anchor bright
For every girl that pledges right
Boom boom
There’ll be nothing but DG
Boom boom
For the one that I love
DG Girl
Oh when a DG girl walks down the street
She looks one hundred par from head to feet
She’s got that smile, that style that winning way
And when you see her you will recognize her
and you’ll say
Now there’s a girl I’d like to know
She’s got that good old DG pep and go
And just one look at her is quite a treat, it can’t
be beat
That DG girl!
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Join the Fun
Come in and join the fun
The party’s just begun
You know that we would like to meet you each
and every one
We’ll introduce you to
Our Delta Gamma crew
You know the DGs want a sister just like you.
Good Bye
Goodbye we’d like to say
That we’ve enjoyed your stay
We hope you come again and never go away
Now that you met us all
We hope you had a ball
You know the DGs want you
Sisters one and all
I Wanna Be a DG
I wanna be a DG
Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, I do
I wanna be a DG
And wear the bronze and pink and blue
Drop your anchor come and be
Part of our sorority
We love DG so will you
If you drop your anchor too.
Delt – a Gamma
Delt – a Gamma, Delt – a Gamma
Delt – a Gamma, Delt – a Gamma
Some call it love and some may call it madness
But come along with us, we’ll wipe away your
sadness
Happy sisters are we, hanging out with DG
And when you are gone, you’ll remember our
song, singing
(Chorus)
Do Do Do Di Wop Wop
Do Do Do di wop wop
Do do do di wop wop
Do do do di wop wop
Do di wop wop, DG
We want you to go DG
‘Round here it’s the very best thing
All you gotta do is pledge DG
Now listen to the DG’s sing.
We’re singing
Do do do di wop wop
Do do do di wop wop
Do do do di wop wop
Do di wop wop, DG
Del-ta Gamma, Delta, Delta Gamma
Welcome, Remember this we hope
You go DG
We’re singing
(Chorus)
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