New Member Comprehensive Test - KEY Part One: Delta Gamma History and Symbols 1. Who are these women and why are they important to Delta Gamma? (8 points) These women are our Founders. Their names are: Anna Boyd Ellington, Eva Webb Dodd and Mary Comfort Leonard. 2. Delta Gamma was founded: (5 points) School: Lewis School for Girls City: Oxford State: Mississippi Month: December Year: 1873 3. This is a picture of: our first badge. It stood for: hope. (2 points) 4. The colors of Delta Gamma are: bronze, pink and blue. (3 points) 5. What is the official Fraternity magazine of Delta Gamma? (2 points) ANCHORA
6. Explain the significance of this flower: (2 points) This is our official flower, called the Cream-Colored Rose/Delta Gamma Rose. 7. The motto of Delta Gamma is: (2 points) Do Good. 8. Delta Gamma Fraternity is a leader within the National Panhellenic Conference. List three Delta Gamma firsts: (6 points) The first fraternity to establish an independent philanthropic foundation in Ohio, 1951. The first and only fraternity to sponsor traveling art exhibits, Art of the Eye and Art of the Eye II, to benefit Service for Sight. One of the seven original women s groups founding the National Panhellenic Conference. The first Panhellenic group to build its own facility, Delta Gamma Executive Offices, located in Columbus, Ohio. The first fraternity to establish lectureships on campuses to promote discussion in values and ethics. The first and only Panhellenic group to have its flower registered with the American Rose Society - Delta Gamma. The first Panhellenic group to add a publications department directed by the editor of its magazine. The first women s fraternity to employ an archivist at its Executive Offices. The first women s fraternity to hold training seminars for advisers. The first women s fraternity to create a health and wellness program by employing a coordinator of resource development at the Executive Offices. The first recipient of the Helen Keller Philanthropic Service Award, given by the American Foundation for the Blind, for assistance to those who are blind and for Sight Conservation. The first women s fraternity to have an in-house printing press to create handbooks, pamphlets and stationery. The first women s fraternity to build its own Foundation Center. 9. What is the name of Delta Gamma s only male initiate? (2 points) George Banta.
Part Two: Delta Gamma Fraternity Policies and Structure 10. During the interim period between Conventions, Delta Gamma is governed by: (2 points) Council. 11. How long is a Delta Gamma required to pay her dues? (1 point) 50 years. 12. The Convention (True or False): (1 point each) T Is comprised of delegates from collegiate and alumnae chapters. T Is held every two years. F Is held at the same location each time. T Elects the Council officers of the Fraternity. 13. Delta Gamma Council (True or False): (1 point each) F All members of council live in Columbus, Ohio. T Members of Council are volunteers and receive no monetary compensation. 14. What are the seven elected Council officer positions? (7 points) 1. President 2. Council Trustee: Fraternity Programming 3. Council Trustee: Collegians 4. Treasurer 5. Council Trustee: Membership 6. Council Trustee: Alumnae 7. Council Trustee: Communications 15. The Statement of Obligation is a legal document that is signed by every new member of Delta Gamma prior to Initiation. (1 point) 16. List four membership responsibilities: (4 points) Be respectful of her country, her university and her Fraternity Live by the high standards and ideals fostered by Delta Gamma Fraternity. Uphold the Oath of Friendship and the Oath of Secrecy. Act in accordance with the Constitution and the policies and procedures of Delta Gamma. Abide by the chapter bylaws and standing rules. Wear her badge showing pride in membership. Live in the chapter house or any designated Delta Gamma housing. Contribute her talents and energies toward maintaining the strength and success of her chapter and the Fraternity. Achieve her scholastic potential. Attend all chapter meetings, ritual ceremonies, functions relating to membership selection and Founders Day observances. Meet all financial responsibilities. Conduct herself so that she brings credit to Delta Gamma and the fraternity system.
17. Delta Gamma has a strict policy regarding hazing. Describe the policy below: (1 point) Delta Gamma has a no tolerance policy for hazing. 18. Complete the Purpose of Delta Gamma Fraternity as set forth in Article II of the Constitution. (4 points) The objects of this Fraternity shall be to foster high ideals of friendship among 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. 19. True or False: Delta Gamma s primary purpose, as stated in the Delta Gamma Philosophy, is to create an atmosphere in which lasting friendship is established. T 20. The Initiation requirements for a new member are: (choose the answer that does not belong) (1 point) a. To fulfill all financial obligations to the Fraternity and the chapter/new chapter. b. To receive approval of 1/2 of the chapter. c. To achieve a score of 90% or better on the comprehensive new member test. 21. Founders Day is celebrated on or around what date? (2 points) Month: March Date: 15 22. What are the three signature programs of the Delta Gamma Foundation? (3 points) 1. Service for Sight 2. Grants to members 3. Grants to the Fraternity for educational and leadership programs
23. Matching (1 point each) F Executive Offices A Executive Director B National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) H College Panhellenic I Alumna a. Supervises the staff of Executive Offices and serves as an ex-officio member of Council. b. 26 member groups that govern women s sororities and fraternities c. The official symbol of the Fraternity d. A recent graduate, hired on an annual basis, and who is trained to help collegiate chapters C Anchor E Constitution D Collegiate Development Consultants (CDC) G Chapter Management Team (CMT) e. The Delta Gamma document that delineates the provisions by which Delta Gamma is governed. f. Located in Columbus, Ohio and provides services to collegians and alumnae g. Team of chapter members that has been elected and appointed to different positions of the chapter h. Comprised of delegates from each NPC group and organized to promote cooperation among women s sororities and fraternities on a campus level. i. Initiated member of Delta Gamma who has generally completed college.
Part Three: Your Delta Gamma Region and Chapter 24. My Delta Gamma chapter is located in Region: (2 points) 25. My Regional Collegiate Specialist is: (2 points) 26. Matching (1 point each) G Regional Director D Regional Collegiate Specialist (RCS) A Regional Alumnae Specialist (RAS) C Regional Foundation Coordinator B Regional Finance Specialist (RFS) E Regional Collegiate Recruitment Specialist (RCRS) F Regional Housing Specialist (RHS) a. Assists alumnae chapters with operations, recruitment and programming needs. b. Assists collegiate chapters with GreekBill and budgets. c. Assists collegiate chapters and alumnae groups with Foundation programming, service and fundraisers. d. Assists collegiate chapters with Honor Board, chapter operations and programming needs. e. Assists collegiate chapters with recruitment and Continuous Open Bidding (COB). f. Assists collegiate chapters and House Corporations with needs regarding housing. g. Oversees operations of all alumnae groups, collegiate chapters and House Corporations within the region. 27. The Greek name of my chapter is: (1 point)
28. Complete the chart with names of chapter officers, Honor Board members and adviser(s). (1 point each) president: Answer varies vp: social standards: vp: finance: vp: communications: vp: programming: vp: member education: vp: membership: vp: Panhellenic: vp: Foundation: Honor Board sophomore member: Honor Board junior member: Honor Board member-at-large: advisory team chairman (ATC): BONUS: a. White the Greek alphabet using both names and symbols. (5 points total/must have both names and symbols). See final page. b. Name three other fraternity/sorority organizations on your campus. (1 point) c. Who is your campus fraternity/sorority advisor? (1 point) d. Name one Foundation fundraiser your chapter organizes. (1 point) e. When was your chapter established? (1 point)
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