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Accept leadership opportunities.
Accept leadership opportunities.
True (A)
Tell others the positive aspects of Sigma Sigma Sigma.
Tell others the positive aspects of Sigma Sigma Sigma.
True (A)
Only attend mandatory events.
Only attend mandatory events.
False (B)
Live up to your commitment to Sigma Sigma Sigma.
Live up to your commitment to Sigma Sigma Sigma.
Gossip about other members.
Gossip about other members.
Attend all of your classes.
Attend all of your classes.
Demonstrate friendship, character and conduct.
Demonstrate friendship, character and conduct.
The three degrees of Sigma Sigma Sigma are Arc Degree, Triangle Degree and Oval Degree.
The three degrees of Sigma Sigma Sigma are Arc Degree, Triangle Degree and Oval Degree.
What is the Fundamental Standard policy?
What is the Fundamental Standard policy?
What is the policy on Controlled Substances?
What is the policy on Controlled Substances?
What is the policy on Hazing?
What is the policy on Hazing?
What is the policy on Alcohol?
What is the policy on Alcohol?
What is the policy on Visitation?
What is the policy on Visitation?
What is the policy regarding Media and Public Relations?
What is the policy regarding Media and Public Relations?
What is the policy on House Director?
What is the policy on House Director?
What is the policy on Women's Auxiliary Organizations?
What is the policy on Women's Auxiliary Organizations?
Activities that are demeaning in nature to either sex are prohibited.
Activities that are demeaning in nature to either sex are prohibited.
What is the policy on Out of Town Events?
What is the policy on Out of Town Events?
We do not endorse beer company sponsorship of activities.
We do not endorse beer company sponsorship of activities.
Men's auxiliary organizations are appropriate to the mission and purpose of Tri Sigma.
Men's auxiliary organizations are appropriate to the mission and purpose of Tri Sigma.
Membership in Sigma Sigma Sigma is determined by performance, educational achievement, and criteria related to the goals and purposes of the Sorority.
Membership in Sigma Sigma Sigma is determined by performance, educational achievement, and criteria related to the goals and purposes of the Sorority.
Chapter leaders and advisors must demonstrate they took 'reasonable care' to ensure no harm would come to property or persons.
Chapter leaders and advisors must demonstrate they took 'reasonable care' to ensure no harm would come to property or persons.
The three basic reasons for our existence as a sisterhood are to ensure a perpetual bond of friendship, to develop strong womanly character, and to promote high standards of conduct.
The three basic reasons for our existence as a sisterhood are to ensure a perpetual bond of friendship, to develop strong womanly character, and to promote high standards of conduct.
All statements in the Declaration of Principles include to create an elite group of poised women.
All statements in the Declaration of Principles include to create an elite group of poised women.
What is the GPA requirement?
What is the GPA requirement?
New members are allowed to vote to accept a new member or a slate of officers.
New members are allowed to vote to accept a new member or a slate of officers.
New members are allowed to attend all meetings and activities, except for those involving ritual.
New members are allowed to attend all meetings and activities, except for those involving ritual.
New members do not have to participate in the chapter point system.
New members do not have to participate in the chapter point system.
The purpose of accountability partners is to provide academic encouragement throughout the semester.
The purpose of accountability partners is to provide academic encouragement throughout the semester.
What should a scholarship plan include?
What should a scholarship plan include?
What does a new member need to achieve in order to experience Triangle Degree?
What does a new member need to achieve in order to experience Triangle Degree?
In Sigma Sigma Sigma, a pledge is a ___ promise ____, not a ______ person _____.
In Sigma Sigma Sigma, a pledge is a ___ promise ____, not a ______ person _____.
The New Member Fee is $100 and it is non-refundable.
The New Member Fee is $100 and it is non-refundable.
The Badge Fee should be paid before Triangle Degree.
The Badge Fee should be paid before Triangle Degree.
Following initiation, annual collegiate dues and fees are required.
Following initiation, annual collegiate dues and fees are required.
If you decide not to pledge, all fees are fully refundable.
If you decide not to pledge, all fees are fully refundable.
What are the 7 standards of membership selection?
What are the 7 standards of membership selection?
Who is the Executive Director?
Who is the Executive Director?
Who is the National Treasurer?
Who is the National Treasurer?
Who is the National President?
Who is the National President?
Who represents Sigma in the National Panhellenic Conference?
Who represents Sigma in the National Panhellenic Conference?
The Collegiate Advisory Board (CAB) is a paid position.
The Collegiate Advisory Board (CAB) is a paid position.
Three of the ten positions of the CAB include Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, and Scholarship Advisor.
Three of the ten positions of the CAB include Chapter Advisor, Financial Advisor, and Scholarship Advisor.
Tri Sigma Officers are nominated by a nominating committee.
Tri Sigma Officers are nominated by a nominating committee.
We will be ___ true ____, For thou art worthy, And we will ___ honor ____, For thou art noble; O Tri Sigma.
We will be ___ true ____, For thou art worthy, And we will ___ honor ____, For thou art noble; O Tri Sigma.
Where was Sigma Sigma Sigma founded?
Where was Sigma Sigma Sigma founded?
When was Sigma Sigma Sigma founded?
When was Sigma Sigma Sigma founded?
Who were the 8 founders of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
Who were the 8 founders of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
Who was J. Miller Leake?
Who was J. Miller Leake?
What is the name of the national magazine?
What is the name of the national magazine?
The official history of Sigma Sigma Sigma is called A Century of Sisterhood 1898-2001.
The official history of Sigma Sigma Sigma is called A Century of Sisterhood 1898-2001.
The celebration to honor our founding is called Ever Forward.
The celebration to honor our founding is called Ever Forward.
The badge should be worn on business clothing and formal wear.
The badge should be worn on business clothing and formal wear.
The letters of Sigma Sigma Sigma can be worn by initiated members.
The letters of Sigma Sigma Sigma can be worn by initiated members.
What is the flower of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the flower of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What are the colors of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What are the colors of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the jewel of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the jewel of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the open motto of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the open motto of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the symbol of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What is the symbol of Sigma Sigma Sigma?
What are some examples of hazing?
What are some examples of hazing?
The Foundation is a non profit corporation established to solicit funds for Sigma Sigma Sigma.
The Foundation is a non profit corporation established to solicit funds for Sigma Sigma Sigma.
Sigma Sigma Sigma's philanthropy is called Sigma Serves Children.
Sigma Sigma Sigma's philanthropy is called Sigma Serves Children.
The governing body of all national sororities is called the National Panhellenic Conference.
The governing body of all national sororities is called the National Panhellenic Conference.
The Unanimous Agreements govern several categories that all NPC Groups agree to abide by.
The Unanimous Agreements govern several categories that all NPC Groups agree to abide by.
Which two hospitals support play therapy wings?
Which two hospitals support play therapy wings?
What can a member be sent to Honor Council for?
What can a member be sent to Honor Council for?
What is the National Headquarters called?
What is the National Headquarters called?
Sigma Sigma Sigma operates on a cycle referred to as a Triennium.
Sigma Sigma Sigma operates on a cycle referred to as a Triennium.
The Honor Council ensures positive member development through accountability.
The Honor Council ensures positive member development through accountability.
There are four phases of Honor Council Intervention.
There are four phases of Honor Council Intervention.
Chapter Accreditation provides a standard set of collegiate chapter performance guidelines.
Chapter Accreditation provides a standard set of collegiate chapter performance guidelines.
Chapters must maintain a chapter cumulative GPA equivalent to the All-Women's average for accreditation.
Chapters must maintain a chapter cumulative GPA equivalent to the All-Women's average for accreditation.
What categories should be checked for accreditation?
What categories should be checked for accreditation?
___ Convention ______________ is the Supreme Governing Body of the sorority.
___ Convention ______________ is the Supreme Governing Body of the sorority.
Study Notes
Sigma Sigma Sigma Leadership and Participation
- Accept leadership opportunities for personal growth and social connections.
- Share the positive aspects of Sigma Sigma Sigma with pride.
- Attend more than just mandatory events to foster sisterhood and enjoyment.
- Commitment to Tri Sigma requires full engagement and daily adherence to values.
Policies and Standards
- Gossiping is prohibited; sisterhood upholds higher standards.
- Attendance in all classes is essential for academic success.
- Friendship, character, and conduct form the foundation of membership.
- Members are expected to display Sorority ideals through their behavior.
- Use of controlled substances and hazing are strictly prohibited with disciplinary actions in place.
- Alcohol policies dictate that its use is only allowed at licensed events, with adherence to all applicable laws.
Membership and Events
- Male visitors are not allowed in private rooms within sorority housing.
- Participation in rallies related to the media or reality TV requires prior approval.
- Chapters must hold events in their local area and are discouraged from associating with beer companies or men's auxiliaries.
- Non-discrimination policy mandates membership based on merit, not on race, orientation, or other personal factors.
Academic Standards and Accountability
- A 2.75 GPA is required for membership.
- New members can participate in meetings except for rituals, but must also engage in the chapter point system.
- Accountability partners are to support academic success and help maintain scholarship plans.
Founding and Heritage
- Sigma Sigma Sigma was founded at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, on April 20, 1898, by eight women.
- The organization celebrates its history during Founders Day every April 20th.
- The official history book is titled "A Century of Sisterhood 1898-2001," given to members after initiation.
Symbols and Traditions
- The open motto of the sorority is "faithful unto death," with purple violet as the flower, royal purple and white as colors, and a sailboat as the symbol.
- Members wear the badge on formal and business attire; however, only initiated members may wear sorority letters.
- The Tri Sigma national magazine is "The Triangle."
Governance and Structure
- The National Headquarters, known as Walton House, is located in Woodstock, Virginia.
- Officers are nominated by a committee and are essential for leadership within the organization.
- The Honor Council ensures accountability to the standards and values of the Sorority.
Community Service and Philanthropy
- Sigma Serves Children is the main philanthropy initiative, supporting play therapy in hospitals.
- Chapters must align their performance with the national mission through accreditation, maintaining specific guidelines and academic standards.
Communication and Representation
- National officers include the Executive Director, National Treasurer, and National President, who oversee operations and represent Sigma in various capacities.
- The National Panhellenic Conference serves as the governing body for all national sororities, promoting collaboration and adherence to common agreements.
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