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Gamma Phi Beta Quiz

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What is the order of the crescent?

An incentive and rewards program for collegiate chapters, designed to help every Gamma Phi Beta chapter maximize its potential.

Who designed the coat of arms and her class?

Gertrude Comfort Morrow, Eta

What is the Gamma Phi Beta Creed?

Gamma Phi Beta from the past has given a heritage that makes for a fuller life. Gamma Phi Beta in the present bid us strive for lasting values and ideas.

What is the role of Gamma Phi Beta's International Council?

<p>Comprised of eight officers, executive body, they provide the overall leadership for the sorority and the overall direction to the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Three obligations of lifetime membership are: 1. To recommend prospective women for membership, 2. To meet the financial obligations of the sorority by paying annual membership dues, 3. To remain ____ involved.

<p>actively</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three position statements.

<ol> <li>Alumnae &amp; Alcohol, 2. Discrimination, 3. Greek Councils</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When was the GPB Foundation founded?

<p>1959</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are committees?

<p>An opportunity for members to become involved in chapter government, contribute talents to chapter projects, and develop skills for future leadership positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name seven sororities in the National Panhellenic Conference.

<ol> <li>Kappa Kappa Gamma, 2. Kappa Alpha Theta, 3. Delta Delta Delta, 4. Delta Gamma, 5. Pi Beta Phi, 6. Alpha Phi, 7. Gamma Phi Beta</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When was the international philanthropy camping established?

<p>1929</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the object of Gamma Phi Beta?

<p>The object of this organization shall be to develop the highest type of womanhood through education, social life, and service to country and humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Gamma Phi Beta convention held?

<p>1883</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the scholarship statuses?

<ol> <li>Excellence, 2. Honor, 3. Attention, 4. Probation</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a regional coordinator?

<p>A volunteer leader who is a chapter's first point of contact at the international level, charged with the overall health of the region and ensuring the success of all chapters and groups in their region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first alumnae chapter chartered and where?

<p>Chicago, IL in 1892</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gamma Phi Beta mission statement?

<p>To foster a nurturing environment that provides women with the opportunity to achieve their potential through life-long commitment, intellectual growth, individual worth, and service to humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of International's office?

<p>12737 East Euclid Drive, Centennial, CO 80111</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CLC stand for?

<p>Collegiate Leadership Consultants</p> Signup and view all the answers

When and where did Gamma Phi Beta become an international sorority?

<p>Alpha Alpha chapter, at the University of Toronto in 1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a loyalty circle?

<p>Special support groups within the chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are legacies?

<p>A GPB legacy is a great-granddaughter, granddaughter, daughter or sister of a Gamma Phi Beta member.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 orders of the crescent?

<ol> <li>Love level, 2. Labor level, 3. Learning level, 4. Loyalty level, 5. Order of the crescent</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What does PACE stand for?

<p>Personal and Chapter Enrichment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to pay annual international dues to Gamma Phi Beta?

<p>Collegiate and alumnae members</p> Signup and view all the answers

What vote do you need for a bylaw?

<p>2/3 of the overall vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hazing?

<p>Any act or attitude that places members or new members of an organization in a lesser position within the organization than other members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were we founded and when?

<p>Syracuse University, November 11, 1874</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many regions are there and what region are we in?

<p>8 regions, Region 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What way does the crescent open and why?

<p>Opens to the left to show the growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are our crescent values?

<p>Love, labor, learning, loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the open motto?

<p>Founded upon a rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the word that GPB would be the first to be named after?

<p>Dr. Frank Smalley coined the word sorority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol of Gamma Phi Beta?

<p>Crescent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of Gamma Phi Beta?

<p>Light &amp; dark brown and pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the flower of Gamma Phi Beta?

<p>Pink carnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gamma Phi Beta magazine and when was it published?

<p>The Crescent, published in 1900</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of hazing?

<p>Mental &amp; social</p> Signup and view all the answers

List five types of hazing.

<p>Embarrassing others, perform tasks to get approval (scavenger hunts), taking tests, physical activity, consuming a certain amount of alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List Gamma Phi Beta's core values.

<p>Individual worth, intellectual growth, service to humanity, lifetime commitment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Gamma Phi Beta initiated member and when?

<p>Clara Worden, March 1875</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the words for alumni.

<p>Alumna - woman singular, Alumnae - women plural, Alumnus - man singular, Alumni - men plural &amp; some women in large groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List five policies of Gamma Phi Beta and describe them.

<ol> <li>Policy on Alcohol - cannot consume/own any alcohol, 2. Policy on Candles - no candles in house; operated candles can be used, 3. Policy on Drugs - no use/possession of drugs, 4. Policy on Firearms - none in possession, 5. Policy on Hazing - no hazing of new members.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What must a member do to be in good standing?

<p>Fulfill all local and international financial obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is our chapter?

<p>Zeta Pi, installed March 2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the founders of Gamma Phi Beta? (in order)

<ol> <li>Helen Mary Dodge, 2. Frances Elizabeth Haven, 3. Eunice Adeline Curtis, 4. Mary Alive Bingham</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tagline of Gamma Phi Beta?

<p>Connect - connecting with each other, Impact - impacting lives, Shine - shining forever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the sorority anthem?

<p>Fidelity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the international conference positions?

<p>Panhellenic VP, Alumnae VP, Collegiate VP, Education VP, Financial VP, Executive VP, Membership VP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the coat of arms established?

<p>1915</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the National Panhellenic Conference formed?

<p>1902</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was PACE formed?

<p>1982</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the word 'sorority' recognized?

<p>1882</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the pink carnation designated?

<p>1888</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Gamma Phi Beta become an international sorority?

<p>1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was camping established as a philanthropy?

<p>1929</p> Signup and view all the answers

List five ways alumnae support Gamma Phi Beta.

<p>Pay dues, donate to GPB foundation, complete reference forms, serve as collegiate chapter advisor, volunteer as an international leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the GPB philanthropic mission?

<p>To provide experiences and resources that build spiritual, mental, and social resiliency in girls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a National Panhellenic Conference?

<p>A conference to promote community service and discuss items of mutual interest to member groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crescent Order and Purpose

  • The Order of the Crescent serves as a rewards program for collegiate chapters to reach their fullest potential.
  • Crescent values include love, labor, learning, and loyalty.

Foundational Elements

  • The coat of arms was designed by Gertrude Comfort Morrow from the Eta chapter.
  • Gamma Phi Beta was founded on November 11, 1874, at Syracuse University.
  • The mission statement emphasizes a nurturing environment supporting women's potential through lifelong commitment, intellectual growth, individual worth, and service.

Leadership and Structure

  • The International Council, an executive body of eight officers, guides overall leadership and direction for the organization.
  • Regional coordinators act as contact points for chapters, ensuring their health and success across eight regions.
  • Committees provide members opportunities to engage in chapter governance and develop leadership skills.

Membership Obligations

  • Lifetime membership requires recommending new members, fulfilling financial duties, and active involvement.
  • Collegiate and alumnae members must pay annual international dues to maintain good standing.

Historical Development

  • The first alumnae chapter was chartered in Chicago, IL, in 1892.
  • The Gamma Phi Beta magazine, called The Crescent, was published for the first time in 1900.
  • The organization became international with the Alpha Alpha chapter at the University of Toronto in 1919.

Policies and Values

  • Hazing is defined as actions or attitudes that diminish the position of members within the organization.
  • Core policies include zero tolerance for alcohol, drugs, firearms, and hazing.
  • Core values focus on individual worth, intellectual growth, service to humanity, and lifetime commitment.

Philanthropy and Impact

  • Gamma Phi Beta's philanthropic mission aims to build resilience in girls, promoting spiritual, mental, and social wellness.
  • The first significant international philanthropy event took place in 1929.

Heritage and Legacy

  • The Gamma Phi Beta legacy includes female descendants of members, comprising great-granddaughters to sisters.
  • Dr. Frank Smalley coined the term "sorority," highlighting its significance in Greek life.
  • Notable founders in order: Helen Mary Dodge, Frances Elizabeth Haven, Eunice Adeline Curtis, and Mary Alice Bingham.

Symbols and Traditions

  • The collegiate chapter, Zeta Pi, was installed in March 2003.
  • The official colors are light and dark brown and pink, while the pink carnation is the chosen flower.
  • The organization's open motto, "Founded upon a rock," reflects its foundational values.

Conferences and Governance

  • The National Panhellenic Conference was established in 1902 to enhance inter-organizational cooperation.
  • The international conference positions have specific roles like Panhellenic VP, Alumni VP, and Membership VP.

Gamification and Rewards

  • Scholarship statuses include excellence, honor, attention, and probation, recognizing academic achievements.
  • The Loyalty Circle represents special support groups enhancing chapter spirit and camaraderie.

Alumni Support

  • Alumnae support Gamma Phi Beta through dues, donations, reference forms, advisement, and volunteering in leadership roles.

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Test your knowledge of Gamma Phi Beta's history, including its traditions and symbols. This quiz covers key elements such as the order of the crescent and the coat of arms designer. Perfect for current members and those interested in the sorority's heritage.

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