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Delta Gamma
(ΔΓ)
Image:DeltaGammaCrest.gif
Founded December 25, 1873 (1873-12-25) (age 134)
Lewis School for Girls, (Oxford, Mississippi)
Type Social
Motto Do Good
Colors Bronze, Pink, and Blue
Symbol Anchor
Flower The Delta Gamma Cream Colored Rose
Publication Anchora
Philanthropy Service for Sight
Members 141,000 currently
lifetime
Free label Hannah Doll
Headquarters 3250 Riverside Drive
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Homepage http://www.deltagamma.org

Delta Gamma (ΔΓ) is one of the oldest and largest women's fraternities[1] in the United States and Canada, with its Executive Offices based in Columbus, Ohio. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Oxford is a city and the County seat of Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Bronze is any of a broad range of Copper alloys, usually with Tin as the main additive but sometimes with other elements such as Phosphorus Pink is a pale Red Color that was first recorded in the 17th century to describe the pale red Flowers of pinks, Flowering plants Blue is a Colour, the Perception of which is evoked by An anchor is an object often made out of metal that is used to attach a ship to the bottom of a body of water at a specific point The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads

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History

Delta Gamma was founded on December 25, 1873, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the Lewis School for Girls near the University of Mississippi. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Oxford is a city and the County seat of Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational Research University located in Oxford The group was founded by Mary Comfort Leonard, Eva Webb Dodd, and Anna Boyd Ellington. Mary Comfort Leonard ( January 22, 1856 &ndash August 4, 1940) was born in Kosciusko Mississippi.

The badge of Delta Gamma is a golden anchor and may only be worn by initiated members. An anchor is an object often made out of metal that is used to attach a ship to the bottom of a body of water at a specific point Before the adoption of the golden anchor, the symbol of Delta Gamma was simply an "H" for the word "hope. " Upon learning the traditional symbol of hope is an anchor, the badge was changed. Today's badge has a small rope wrapping around the top of the anchor with the Greek letters Tau Delta Eta (ΤΔΗ).

The early growth for Delta Gamma was confined to women’s colleges in the southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Within a few years, Delta Gamma had established itself in the northern United States and later to the East with the help of George Banta, a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Delta Gamma's only male initiate. George Banta (1857-1935 was the founder of the George Banta Company (later the Banta Corporation) and an influential figure in the development History Founding Phi Beta Kappa was the first Greek letter organization founded in the United States when it was created on December 5 1776 at the College Because of the assistance provided by Banta, Delta Gamma retains close historical ties with Phi Delta Theta.

Delta Gamma was one of seven charter members of the National Panhellenic Conference when the first inter-sorority meeting was held in Boston, Massachusetts in 1891. Members History Early histories of women's fraternities contain accounts of "rushing and pledging agreements" or "compacts" among fraternities Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Today, the National Panhellenic Conference is the governing body of sororities in America with 26 members. Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal

As America's population moved west, Delta Gamma followed. What began as a social and philanthropic organization in the South soon became an international fraternity in both scope and thinking as Delta Gamma established itself not only in the United States, but also in Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

Philanthropy

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Through the years, goals and achievements have grown as Delta Gammas continue to live by the motto set forth by the founders, “Do Good. ” During World War I, Delta Gamma established and funded an orphanage in Belgium and opened the Delta Gamma House for Children in Holland. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands

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Anchor Splash when fraternities, sororities and non-Greek organizations compete in swimming events — is a major fundraiser of Delta Gamma collegians! It is one of the most well recognized philanthropic fundraisers in the Greek world today. Funds from these events support Delta Gamma's philanthropy and programming.

Begun in 1966 at Beta Tau chapter, the University of Miami (FL), as a way to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Anchor Splash spread to chapters across North America. Competition often includes tube races, synchronized swimming and competitive relay events. On many campuses, it is the most popular fund-raising event of the school year!

Many Anchor Splash events also include a Most Beautiful Eyes Contest, a banner contest or skit competition. Some chapters distribute sight saving materials, hold eye screenings as well as collect Campbell's Labels for the "Labels for Education Program. " Delta Gamma preschools, which aid those with visual impairments, use these to purchase needed equipment.

There are more than 100 Delta Gamma collegiate chapters that host Anchor Splash to raise awareness and funds for the Service for Sight. This competitive swim meet for sororities, fraternities and campus organizations include events ranging from synchronized swimming, relay races and individual competition. The event benefits Delta Gamma's philanthropy, Service for Sight. Protecting the gift of sight is one of Delta Gamma's highest priorities. Delta Gamma has been supporting the blind since 1936, raising money to help to stop blindness before it starts and help already blind men and women improve their quality of life in a myriad of positive ways. This foundation is close to every Delta Gamma's heart because it was started in honor of one of their own blind members. Through Delta Gamma's philanthropy, schools that began over 55 years ago help children who are blind or visually impaired learn specialized skills and have started three elementary schools of their own. Adults receive personal attention through volunteer hours with 150 organizations, which share the same mission as Delta Gamma. Through money that Delta Gammas have raised, they have helped to fund genetic research, low-vision adaptive devices, tapes, Braille books, and hundreds of life-enhancing programs. Delta Gammas have helped men and women in hundreds of ways to obtain independent living skills, increased communications, and mobility skills. Each year Delta Gammas give more than 96,000 Service for Sight volunteer hours.

Mission

Delta Gamma Mission Statement

Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage based on principles of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty. Its primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character.

The objects of this Fraternity 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.

Delta Gamma’s primary purpose is to create an environment for its members in which lasting friendships are established and in which members find the processes, the experiences and the disciplines that will stimulate clear thought. Its aim is to foster an atmosphere in which women will develop a deeper love and consideration for mankind, a more profound understanding of the purpose of life and a basic wisdom upon which to build their lives.

Delta Gamma’s purpose is accomplished through planned collegiate and alumnae programs that provide intellectual motivation, the opportunity for graciousness in daily living, and community awareness which will enrich the lives of members and instill in them a respect for the enduring values to be gained from the Fraternity.

Famous Delta Gamma firsts

Notable Delta Gammas

For a full list of notable Delta Gamma alumnae please visit here.

Trivia

References

  1. ^ Most organizations typically referred to as "sororities" are officially fraternities.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Anchors Online Noteworthy Delta Gammas. Delta Gamma (April 9, 2007). Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler

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