Delta Phi Epsilon New Member Education Flashcards

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What does the word 'Α α' refer to?

Alpha (correct)

Delta

Beta

Gamma

What does the word 'Β β' refer to?

Delta

Beta (correct)

Gamma

Alpha

What does the word 'Γ γ' refer to?

Alpha

Gamma (correct)

Beta

Delta

What does the word 'Δ δ' refer to?

Delta Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ε ε' refer to?

Epsilon Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ζ ζ' refer to?

Zeta Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Η η' refer to?

Eta Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Θ θ' refer to?

Theta Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ι ι' refer to?

Iota Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Κ κ' refer to?

Kappa Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Λ λ' refer to?

Lambda Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Μ μ' refer to?

Mu Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ν ν' refer to?

Nu Signup and view all the answers

What does the letter 'Ξ' refer to?

Xi Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ο ο' refer to?

Omicron Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Π π' refer to?

Pi Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ρ ρ' refer to?

Rho Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Σ σ' refer to?

Sigma Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Τ τ' refer to?

Tau Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Υ υ' refer to?

Upsilon Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Φ φ' refer to?

Phi Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Χ χ' refer to?

Chi Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ψ ψ' refer to?

Psi Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Ω ω' refer to?

Omega Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of our chapter/colony?

Alpha Tau Signup and view all the answers

How many years old is the Greek system?

239 Signup and view all the answers

The first sorority; was founded years ago in the year___

Alpha Delta Phi, 164 years old, year 1851 Signup and view all the answers

Is there a Panhellenic Council on your campus?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Panhellenic Conference and why does it exist?

Advisory body of alumna of all national sorority meeting to work out plans Signup and view all the answers

How many letters are there in the Greek alphabet?

24 Signup and view all the answers

List the three active Canadian chapters/colonies and where they're located.

Beta Pi - Concordia University in Montreal Quebec Signup and view all the answers

Delta Phi Epsilon was founded _ and joined the Panhellenic conference in _.

March 17, 1917, 1951 Signup and view all the answers

Delta Phi Epsilon was the only NPC member established at a __________ school.

Professional Signup and view all the answers

List the five DIMES (founders).

<ol> <li>Dorthy Cohen Schwartzman 2. Ida Bienstock Landau 3. Minna Goldsmith Mahler 4. Eve Effron Robin 5. Sylvia Steierman Cohn</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

The five founders became sisters by founding the _ chapter at the _ law school.

Alpha, NYU Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym NME stand for?

New Member Educators Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym PEARL stand for?

Personal Enrichment Activities For Responsible Living Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VPMD stand for?

Vice President of Membership Development Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VPAA stand for?

Vice President Academic Affairs Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym STAR stand for?

Sisters Targeting Academic Resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym LT stand for?

Leadership Team Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym ANAD stand for?

Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym NPC stand for?

National Panhellenic Conference Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VPR stand for?

Vice President of Recruitment Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym PDP stand for?

Personal Development Pearl Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym CFF stand for?

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VPO stand for?

Vice President of Operations Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym NMO stand for?

New Member Orientation Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym MAL stand for?

Membership at Large Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VPP stand for?

Vice President of Programming Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of our international magazine?

Triad Signup and view all the answers

On March 17, 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon became incorporated under the laws of the state of _______. The first Executive Council was established to manage the affairs and expansion of the sorority. The first president of the council was _ ______.

New York, Mina Goldsmith Mahler Signup and view all the answers

Delta Phi Epsilon became an 'international' sorority on December 5, 1922, when the Epsilon Chapter was established at ______________ University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

McGill Signup and view all the answers

Historically, Delta Phi Epsilon is known as being one of the first social sororities to have been founded as ____________________ which means:

Secretary, not confined to, or affiliated with any specific religion Signup and view all the answers

Who currently serves Delta Phi Epsilon as International President and what chapter is she from?

Signup and view all the answers

Where is Delta Phi Epsilon International Headquarters located?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Signup and view all the answers

The Delta Phi Epsilon flower is the ____ _ _. Our mascot is the _ and was adopted in _____.

Lovely Purple Iris, Unicorn, 1981 Signup and view all the answers

What are Delta Phi Epsilon's three philanthropies?

CFF, ANAD, DPhiE Educational Foundation Signup and view all the answers

The Delta Phi Epsilon prayer was written by _________ and the crest was designed by _. Both the prayer and the crest were adopted in ______.

Florence Leieovitz, Hilda Enelhardt, 1929 Signup and view all the answers

Our official active sisterhood badge is in the shape of a ___________. It traditionally has _ pearls and bears our motto _, which means ________.

Triangle, 21, Esse Quam Videri, to be rather than to seem to be Signup and view all the answers

The active sisterhood badge, or new member pin, should be worn over our?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate attire for wearing your active sisterhood badge (also known as 'Dressing to Pin')?

Business casual Signup and view all the answers

The determination of new members is always the sole responsibility of the ________________ Delta Phi Epsilon voting member, with the exception of legacies. No written or verbal recommendations by alumnae or International Officers can interfere with this right.

Active Signup and view all the answers

If you wish to honor or congratulate someone for her initiation, election, induction into Honor Society, graduation, engagement, wedding, birth of a child; send 'get well wishes' or show sympathy; or pay condolences for a death, you may wish to give a _______________ card that can be ordered through the Delta Phi Epsilon International Headquarters. Proceeds from your donation benefit the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation.

Tribute Signup and view all the answers

Delta Phi Epsilon's philosophy of membership development is based on 5 S's. They are:

Sisterhood, social, self, service, social Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum cumulative GPA required to be a member in good standing in your chapter/colony?

2.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum cumulative GPA required by Delta Phi Epsilon Policy to hold a Leadership Team Position?

2.75 Signup and view all the answers

How long is your commitment to Delta Phi Epsilon?

life Signup and view all the answers

A woman who is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon and has received a degree from a college or university and paid her international dues until her graduation date is considered an ____________.

Alumni Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can you stay involved in Delta Phi Epsilon after you graduate?

Become a leadership consultant, alumni association, alumni dues, volunteer for Delta Phi Epsilon, or contribute to educational foundation Signup and view all the answers

Delta Phi Epsilon's financial policy states that you must meet your financial responsibilities on a __ _. Failure to meet your financial obligations is unacceptable. Be sure you understand your chapter's policy.

timely basis Signup and view all the answers

How many Delta Phi Epsilon chapters/colonies are there today?

106 Signup and view all the answers

Delta Phi Epsilon Conventions are held every ________ years. Some past locations of Delta Phi Epsilon Conventions include (name three):

2, Miami Florida, Phoenix Arizona, Washington D.C. Signup and view all the answers

A 'Sister in good standing' has three basic responsibilities: Those responsibilities are:

Financial, scholarship, participation Signup and view all the answers

What are the only reasons an initiated member of Delta Phi Epsilon can be granted 'inactive' status and for how long?

Study abroad, internship, student teaching, severe illness, inactive for 1 semester Signup and view all the answers

What is a legacy?

Sister, daughter, or granddaughter of a Deepher Signup and view all the answers

What is hazing?

Anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed mentally or physically Signup and view all the answers

What is Delta Phi Epsilon's policy on hazing?

True Signup and view all the answers

Share three unique or interesting facts about your chapter/colony, other than your chapter/colony name and date of founding.

Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek Alphabet

Alpha (Α α), Beta (Β β), Gamma (Γ γ), Delta (Δ δ), Epsilon (Ε ε), Zeta (Ζ ζ), Eta (Η η), Theta (Θ θ), Iota (Ι ι), Kappa (Κ κ), Lambda (Λ λ), Mu (Μ μ), Nu (Ν ν), Xi (Ξ), Omicron (Ο ο), Pi (Π π), Rho (Ρ ρ), Sigma (Σ σ), Tau (Τ τ), Upsilon (Υ υ), Phi (Φ φ), Chi (Χ χ), Psi (Ψ ψ), Omega (Ω ω).
The Greek alphabet consists of 24 letters.

Delta Phi Epsilon Information

Founded on March 17, 1917, joined the National Panhellenic Conference in 1951.
First sorority founded at a professional school.
Sorority became international after the Epsilon Chapter was established at McGill University on December 5, 1922.
Delta Phi Epsilon’s flower is the Lovely Purple Iris and the mascot is the Unicorn, adopted in 1981.

Philanthropies and Values

Three main philanthropies: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation.
Membership development philosophy based on Sisterhood, Social, Self, Service, and Scholarship.

Membership and Chapter Structure

Active chapter is Alpha Tau.
Minimum GPA for good standing is 2.5; for leadership positions, it is 2.75.
Commitment to Delta Phi Epsilon lasts a lifetime.
Involved members post-graduation can become consultants, join alumni associations, volunteer, or contribute financially.

Acronyms and Roles

NME: New Member Educators
VPAA: Vice President Academic Affairs
VPR: Vice President of Recruitment
LT: Leadership Team
NPC: National Panhellenic Conference
ANAD: Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Recognition and Honors

Tribute cards are available for significant life events to support the educational foundation.
Sister in good standing must maintain financial, scholarship, and participation responsibilities.

Policies and Practices

Zero tolerance policy on hazing; anything that causes discomfort is considered hazing.
Inactive status can be granted for specific reasons: studying abroad, internships, and serious illness.

Fun Facts

Delta Phi Epsilon currently has 106 chapters/colonies.
Conventions are held every two years in various locations, including Miami, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
Unique chapter facts may vary; refer to your chapter's specific information for details.

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Questions and Answers

What does the word 'Α α' refer to?

What does the word 'Β β' refer to?

What does the word 'Γ γ' refer to?

What does the word 'Δ δ' refer to?

What does the word 'Ε ε' refer to?

What does the word 'Ζ ζ' refer to?

What does the word 'Η η' refer to?

What does the word 'Θ θ' refer to?

What does the word 'Ι ι' refer to?

What does the word 'Κ κ' refer to?

What does the word 'Λ λ' refer to?

What does the word 'Μ μ' refer to?

What does the word 'Ν ν' refer to?

What does the letter 'Ξ' refer to?

What does the word 'Ο ο' refer to?

What does the word 'Π π' refer to?

What does the word 'Ρ ρ' refer to?

What does the word 'Σ σ' refer to?

What does the word 'Τ τ' refer to?

What does the word 'Υ υ' refer to?

What does the word 'Φ φ' refer to?

What does the word 'Χ χ' refer to?

What does the word 'Ψ ψ' refer to?

What does the word 'Ω ω' refer to?

What is the name of our chapter/colony?

How many years old is the Greek system?

The first sorority; ______________ __________ ____________ was founded ______ years ago in the year_____________

Is there a Panhellenic Council on your campus?

What is the National Panhellenic Conference and why does it exist?

How many letters are there in the Greek alphabet?

List the three active Canadian chapters/colonies and where they're located.

Delta Phi Epsilon was founded ___________ and joined the Panhellenic conference in ___________.

Delta Phi Epsilon was the only NPC member established at a __________ school.

List the five DIMES (founders).

The five founders became sisters by founding the _________ chapter at the _________ law school.

What does the acronym NME stand for?

What does the acronym PEARL stand for?

What does the acronym VPMD stand for?

What does the acronym VPAA stand for?

What does the acronym STAR stand for?

What does the acronym LT stand for?

What does the acronym ANAD stand for?

What does the acronym NPC stand for?

What does the acronym VPR stand for?

What does the acronym PDP stand for?

What does the acronym CFF stand for?

What does the acronym VPO stand for?

What does the acronym NMO stand for?

What does the acronym MAL stand for?

What does the acronym VPP stand for?

What is the name of our international magazine?

On March 17, 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon became incorporated under the laws of the state of _____________. The first Executive Council was established to manage the affairs and expansion of the sorority. The first president of the council was _____________ ____________ ____________.

Delta Phi Epsilon became an 'international' sorority on December 5, 1922, when the Epsilon Chapter was established at ______________ University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Historically, Delta Phi Epsilon is known as being one of the first social sororities to have been founded as ____________________ which means:

Who currently serves Delta Phi Epsilon as International President and what chapter is she from?

Where is Delta Phi Epsilon International Headquarters located?

The Delta Phi Epsilon flower is the __________ _____________ ___________. Our mascot is the _______________ and was adopted in _______________.

What are Delta Phi Epsilon's three philanthropies?

The Delta Phi Epsilon prayer was written by _________________ ________________ and the crest was designed by ________________ _________________. Both the prayer and the crest were adopted in ______________.

Our official active sisterhood badge is in the shape of a _______________. It traditionally has _________ pearls and bears our motto _________________________________________, which means ____________________________________________.

The active sisterhood badge, or new member pin, should be worn over our?

What is the appropriate attire for wearing your active sisterhood badge (also known as 'Dressing to Pin')?

The determination of new members is always the sole responsibility of the ________________ Delta Phi Epsilon voting member, with the exception of legacies. No written or verbal recommendations by alumnae or International Officers can interfere with this right.

Delta Phi Epsilon's philosophy of membership development is based on 5 S's. They are:

What is the minimum cumulative GPA required to be a member in good standing in your chapter/colony?

What is the minimum cumulative GPA required by Delta Phi Epsilon Policy to hold a Leadership Team Position?

How long is your commitment to Delta Phi Epsilon?

A woman who is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon and has received a degree from a college or university and paid her international dues until her graduation date is considered an ____________.

In what ways can you stay involved in Delta Phi Epsilon after you graduate?

Delta Phi Epsilon's financial policy states that you must meet your financial responsibilities on a ____________ ___________. Failure to meet your financial obligations is unacceptable. Be sure you understand your chapter's policy.

How many Delta Phi Epsilon chapters/colonies are there today?

Delta Phi Epsilon Conventions are held every ________ years. Some past locations of Delta Phi Epsilon Conventions include (name three):

A 'Sister in good standing' has three basic responsibilities: Those responsibilities are:

What are the only reasons an initiated member of Delta Phi Epsilon can be granted 'inactive' status and for how long?

What is a legacy?

What is hazing?

The first sorority; was founded years ago in the year___

Delta Phi Epsilon was founded _ and joined the Panhellenic conference in _.

The five founders became sisters by founding the _ chapter at the _ law school.

On March 17, 1922, Delta Phi Epsilon became incorporated under the laws of the state of _______. The first Executive Council was established to manage the affairs and expansion of the sorority. The first president of the council was _ ______.

The Delta Phi Epsilon flower is the ____ _ _. Our mascot is the _ and was adopted in _____.

The Delta Phi Epsilon prayer was written by _________ and the crest was designed by _. Both the prayer and the crest were adopted in ______.

Our official active sisterhood badge is in the shape of a ___________. It traditionally has _ pearls and bears our motto _, which means ________.

Delta Phi Epsilon's financial policy states that you must meet your financial responsibilities on a __ _. Failure to meet your financial obligations is unacceptable. Be sure you understand your chapter's policy.

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