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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?
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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.
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List three position statements.
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When was the GPB Foundation founded?
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What are committees?
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Name seven sororities in the National Panhellenic Conference.
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When was the international philanthropy camping established?
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What is the object of Gamma Phi Beta?
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When was the Gamma Phi Beta convention held?
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What are the scholarship statuses?
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What is a regional coordinator?
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When was the first alumnae chapter chartered and where?
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What is the Gamma Phi Beta mission statement?
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What is the address of International's office?
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What does CLC stand for?
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When and where did Gamma Phi Beta become an international sorority?
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What is a loyalty circle?
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What are legacies?
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What are the 5 orders of the crescent?
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What does PACE stand for?
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Who is required to pay annual international dues to Gamma Phi Beta?
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What vote do you need for a bylaw?
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What is hazing?
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Where were we founded and when?
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How many regions are there and what region are we in?
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What way does the crescent open and why?
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What are our crescent values?
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What is the open motto?
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Who coined the word that GPB would be the first to be named after?
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What is the symbol of Gamma Phi Beta?
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What are the colors of Gamma Phi Beta?
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What is the flower of Gamma Phi Beta?
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What is the Gamma Phi Beta magazine and when was it published?
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What are the two types of hazing?
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List five types of hazing.
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List Gamma Phi Beta's core values.
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Who was the first Gamma Phi Beta initiated member and when?
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List the words for alumni.
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List five policies of Gamma Phi Beta and describe them.
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What must a member do to be in good standing?
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What is our chapter?
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Who are the founders of Gamma Phi Beta? (in order)
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What is the tagline of Gamma Phi Beta?
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What is the title of the sorority anthem?
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What are the international conference positions?
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What year was the coat of arms established?
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What year was the National Panhellenic Conference formed?
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What year was PACE formed?
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What year was the word 'sorority' recognized?
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What year was the pink carnation designated?
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What year did Gamma Phi Beta become an international sorority?
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What year was camping established as a philanthropy?
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List five ways alumnae support Gamma Phi Beta.
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What is the GPB philanthropic mission?
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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.