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New Member Pursuit: My journey through Delta Gamma

1New Member Pursuit | Notebook | Welcome

Letter from the Fraternity President

Dear Delta Gamma New Member:

I am honored to welcome you into membership in Delta Gamma Fraternity. New members are the hope of our wonderful organization, and hope is a powerful force. Our founders chose Hope as a guiding force in Delta Gamma, fashioning the first badge as an H to represent Hope. Our cherished Anchor badge today continues to symbolize the Hope that guides us. Being hope-filled is who we are and what we are about.

Today, as you begin your membership journey in Delta Gamma, I expect you are hope-filled and hopeful ... hopeful for an outstanding chapter experience ... hopeful for the special bonds of friendship that only true sisterhood can reveal … hopeful for a changed world through involvement with our Foundation ... hopeful for a deeper understanding of yourself in the context of a value-driven organization that will encourage you to develop as a woman and a leader … hopeful for meaningful relationships and relevance beyond your college years.

As Fraternity President, I am hopeful, too. Since 1873, Delta Gamma has existed to foster high ideals of friendship, to promote educational and cultural interests, to create in women a true sense of social responsibility and the best qualities of character. It is my hope and expectation that Delta Gamma extends the opportunity for you to achieve these aims. In return, I ask that you live Hope. Let hope fill your heart and be transformed by the power of all that it offers.

Your journey in Delta Gamma, the choices you make to lead and encourage, begin with this New Member notebook. Delta Gamma provides tremendous opportunities for members to explore personal development as an individual. Delta Gamma Fraternity provides many experiences through planned chapter programming for leadership development, scholastics and living up to our motto of “Do Good” by giving back to our communities. I want to let you know that the staff at Executive Offices (EO) work to assist you during your time as a new member and through out your lifetime membership in Delta Gamma.

Welcome, new sisters, friends, leaders and scholars. In anticipation of your Delta Gamma journey and upon reflection of my own, I remain hope-filled.

In the Bonds,

Laurie Petrucce RoselleBeta Iota-PurduePresident, Delta Gamma Fraternity

2New Member Pursuit | Notebook | How To

How to Use This New Member Notebook and The ShieldOur gift to you … The Shield and your New Member Notebook. These are yours to keep and refer to throughout your Delta Gamma journey. You will spend time exploring information within The Shield to learn about the rich history of Delta Gamma Fraternity and Foundation. The purpose of the New Member Notebook is to be an interactive tool for you to record key information about Delta Gamma and a keepsake journal to reflect on your thoughts during your new member period. You will find key sections each week during your new member period that include:

• Meeting Agenda: This outlines the key activities occurring during the new member meeting.

• Learning Objective: These are our purposes and goals for each week’s meeting. The learning objectives provide the fundamentals Delta Gamma new members should have as their meeting take-aways.

• Pre-Work: This is the reading assignment in The Shield for the upcoming new member meeting and other Delta Gamma related assignments.

• My DG Thoughts: This is a section for personal reflection and journaling to be completed outside of the new member meeting. Spending time completing these reflection questions will create a keepsake and help you to understand the purpose and power of Delta Gamma.

Be sure to bring both of these books with you to each new member meeting. Our hope is that you will find both of these informative and fun, and they will be something you will keep for life. Welcome to your journey.

3New Member Pursuit | Notebook | Information

Chapter InformationThis section contains information specific to your chapter. The following four items should be inserted in your notebook as a resource.

Bylaws and Standing RulesCalendarOfficer roster (or see GIN)Member roster

4New Member Pursuit | Notebook | Introduction

Introduction to Delta GammaMeeting Agenda

Learning Objective• Provide opportunity for new members to be introduced to the essentials of Delta Gamma and

begin to form relationships with chapter members and other new members.

Introduction to New Member program

Welcome Activity (in small group)

Form Completion (in small group)

Chapter Basics

Review of Information

Announcements

Song


Delta Gamma Policies and Bylaws and Standing RulesThe policies listed below are not an exhaustive list of Delta Gamma policies, but ones that are pertinent for every new member to be aware of and abide by.

AlcoholAlcohol is forbidden at all Delta Gamma fundraising events that involve athletic performance and/or require maximum mental alertness and physical condition of participants. Refer to Fund Raising Precautions for more information.

Alcohol/Event AttendanceMembers and new members may not be required to attend any collegiate function where alcohol is available.

Alcohol/Event Sponsors Delta Gamma Fraternity or Foundation functions may not be sponsored by distributors of alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol/Inspiration and Initiation Pre- and post-events/activities (sponsored or co-sponsored) wherein alcoholic beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to Inspiration/Initiation nor 24 hours after Inspiration/Initiation/Celebration. The Celebration is to be an alcohol-free event.

Alcohol/Pre-EventPre- and post-event activities (sponsored or cosponsored by Delta Gamma) where alcoholic beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to a fund-raising event or 24 hours after the event.

Alcoholic Beverages/Chapter/Fraternity Funds Chapter and/or Fraternity funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic Beverages/Delta Gamma Property No alcoholic beverages may be served or stored on Delta Gamma property. Note: Property is defined as houses, apartments, lodges, suites, dorms, dorm floors and meeting rooms. This includes yards, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots owned, rented, leased or designated for Delta Gamma use by house corporations or chapters.

Alcohol/Big/Little Sister RevealingNo events/activities (individual or group) where in alcoholic beverages are available may take place within 24 hours after Big/Little Sister Revealing.


Defining Hazing

No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission or approval by a person being hazed is not a defense.

Hazing DefinitionHazing is any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution.

Is it Hazing?Defining hazing is not black and white. Discerning if an activity involves hazing can be difficult and complex, especially if the activity in question does not involve physical harm. Indeed, trying to define hazing can lead to arbitrary boundaries or to overly simplistic “lists” of rights and wrongs that ignore the harmful subtleties that often differentiate hazing from other activities. Often, it is helpful to consider an activity within a framework of a series of questions that help evaluate an activity. Such questions are offered below, and they may also be useful when seeking to learn more about the nature or context of a chapter activity.

• Does the activity promote the values (Article II of the Fraternity Constitution* and ritual) of Delta Gamma?If the activity jeopardizes Delta Gamma’s values, the activity may be hazing.

• Does the activity involve mental distress such as humiliation or intimidation? Examples of such activities may include singling out an individual for not completing an activity in the allotted amount of time resulting in her having to complete yet another activity in isolation. Take notice of the context as it is often the context in which the activity is done that illuminates elements of distress not the activity itself.

• Will the individuals participating be made aware of the activity well in advance?If the members or new members are not aware of the activity and are notified to be at a certain location in X number of hours or minutes, this activity may be hazing.

• Is alcohol involved? Alcohol cannot be involved in any new member activity per Delta Gamma policy.

• Does the activity involve physical abuse? Often this is the easiest type of hazing to identify. Examples of physical abuse may include but are not limited to paddling, unsafe or inappropriate scavenger hunts, sleep deprivation, forced (real or implied) alcohol consumption, drinking games, etc.

• Is there a significant risk of injury or a question of safety? There are numerous examples of activities that lead to injury or threat to safety. Scavenger hunts and line-ups are two examples. A scavenger hunt that requires women to race against other teams, especially in cars, and collect clues or items/pictures of items is a safety concern. Line-ups are also unsafe because by design, they use intimidation to achieve cohesion or knowledge acquisition.


• Would you have any reservations describing the activity to parents, university officials or Council/Cabinet/staff? If a student is hesitant to share the activity or if an activity requires extensive explanation to “make sense of it” to an outsider, it is likely to have elements of hazing.

• Are there real or perceived consequences for not participating in this activity or complet-ing it appropriately?If a member or group is not permitted certain rights or privileges, then the activity may be hazing. Even if the activity only has perceived consequences, it should be avoided.

• Is the activity relevant to Delta Gamma membership? If individuals are instructed to obtain signatures, memorize information about members or new members, or complete personal tasks for members, this is not relevant to Delta Gamma membership.

• Is there another way for the individual to accomplish the task/meet the objective if they are uncomfortable completing this activity? If a chapter is asking individuals to complete a team-building activity that is physically demanding, the chapter needs to utilize the principle of challenge by choice. If an individual is uncomfortable, she is permitted to say “I am not comfortable with this.” The chapter should work to involve her in the activity in another way, such as providing the instructions for the activity, helping the groups strategize, or participating as an active observer where she shares her observations with the larger group during the processing of the activity. If the activity asks the individual to share personal information, the same principal of challenge by choice applies. The woman is only required to share information she is comfortable offering.

Hazing Myths & FactsMyth: If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can not be considered hazing.Fact: In states that have laws against hazing, consent of a victim can not be used as a defense in

a civil suit. In some situations, consent may not be true consent but instead a lack of self-confidence or a disproportional desire to belong to a group.

Myth: Only new members can be hazed. Fact: Delta Gamma’s definition of hazing is applied evenly to each member. This means a senior

or sophomore member can be hazed just as a new member can be hazed.

Myth: The Fraternity can legislate hazing compliance.Fact: Human nature is such that actions speak louder than words. Reading hazing policies are in

sufficient if the actions of the members cast doubt or disrespect on those policies – or worse, the values of our ritual. Hazing devalues our ritual and renders it ineffective or seemingly insincere. Newer members are more likely to follow the implied standard exhibited by older members/leaders rather than the specified standard of Fraternity policy or procedure enabling chapter culture to prevail. Therefore, chapter culture must align with Fraternity values and expectations.

*The objects of the Fraternity (known as Article II of the Fraternity Constitution) shall be to foster high ideals of friendship among college 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. The objects challenge each Delta Gamma to live our values.


Pre-Work for next week • Read The Shield pages 7-12 and 101-106.• Review bylaws and standing rules and defining hazing document.

My DG thoughts for this week

My small group leader is/are:

Other new members I met today are:

Bid Day was:

The reason I joined Delta Gamma is:

I hope Delta Gamma brings to me:

My DG questions for the next meeting are:

9New Member Pursuit | Notebook | Week 1

Week 1-Delta Gamma Facts and FiguresMeeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to show pride in Delta Gamma by naming three Delta Gamma

firsts. • New members will be able to describe Delta Gamma’s founding including naming the

three founders, date and location of founding, first badge and what it stands for, and the circumstances surrounding our founding.

• New members will be able to identify the essential elements of Delta Gamma such as our colors, badge, symbol, flower, motto, location of Executive Offices, when we celebrate Founders Day, and the name of our magazine

• New members will learn how to log in to and make payments in GreekBill.• New members will be able to articulate minimum GPA requirement and the chapters

scholarship recognition and study hours program.

Welcome Activity (in small group)

Review from Introduction Meeting

GreekBill Review

Scholarship

DG 101

Delta Gamma Firsts (in small group)


Announcements

Song


Delta Gamma Scholarship

Delta Gamma will play an important role in supporting your scholastic achievements and encouraging you to reach your potential. You, however, play the largest role in meeting your goals and those within your Delta Gamma membership.

As is written in our chapter’s bylaws and standing rules, scholastic requirements are: • to become a new member is _______ GPA• to be initiated is __________ GPA• to be a member in good standing is _________ GPA for the term• to be a member in good standing is __________GPA cumulative• to be an officer is __________ GPA• to be a big sister is __________ GPA

Our chapter recognizes scholastic achievements by: • ______________________________________________• ______________________________________________• ______________________________________________

For chapter-mandated study hours, our chapter meets on ____________ (day/s of the week) at _________________ (location) from _________(time) to __________ (time).

Study hours for all members/new members are determined by the following GPAs:

____________ GPA range _____hours/week____________ GPA range _____hours/week____________ GPA range _____hours/week____________ GPA range _____hours/week____________ GPA range _____hours/week

Campus academic counseling/advising is located at ________________________ and the phone number is: _________________________

The director of scholarship’s name and number are: __________________________________/___________________________________.

If you are having academic problems, please seek assistance. How can Delta Gamma help?


DG 101The three founders:

Delta Gamma was founded (when and where):

Motto:

Shape of the first badge:

Symbol:

Reason we are a fraternity:

Fraternity colors:

Flower:

Magazine:

Founders Day is celebrated on or near:

Location of Executive Offices:


Delta Gamma FirstsDelta Gamma is/was:

• 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 that began the National Panhellenic Conference

• The first Panhellenic group to build its own facility, the 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 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


Pre-Work for next weekRead The Shield pages 45-53.Bring your laptop next week so you can sign the Dues and Fees Contract and order your badge. Bring a credit card or check next week so you can place your badge order.

My DG thoughts for this weekMy three favorite Delta Gamma firsts are:

If I went to dinner with Anna, Eva and Mary, what would I ask them?:

This week I had fun with my DG sisters when:


Week 2-Membership Responsibilities and ExpectationsMeeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to describe Article II of the Fraternity Constitution, identify

behaviors that mirror Article II, and describe how their personal values align with Article II. • New members will be able to articulate Delta Gamma’s membership responsibilities,

determine actions that violate the Statement of Obligation, and identify how behaviors are addressed through the Honor Board process.

• New members will be able to list Delta Gamma’s Initiation requirements and share why these are important requirements.

My Values & Article II (in small groups)

Membership Responsibilities (in small groups)

Review Signing of Statement of Obligation

Housing Requirement

Initiation Requirements

Introduction of GreekLifeEdu

GreekBill Login Information

Badge Ordering


Announcements

Song


My Values

Circle the values that most resonate with you.

Honest Kindness Friendship

Dependability Integrity Balance

Loyalty Fairness Harmony

Trustworthiness Humility Creativity

Love Success Challenge

Persistence Responsibility Individuality

Respect Spirituality Justice

Learning Courage Service

Patience Enjoyment Wisdom

Service Achievement Equality

Hope Compassion Community

Dignity Power Self-Respect

Charity Meaningful Life Diversity


Article IIThe 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.

Delta Gamma’s Values and My Values

Delta Gamma Value

In plain language, what does this value mean?

What behaviors or actions align with this value?

Which of my personal values relates to this Delta Gamma value?

Foster high ideals of friendship

Promote educational and cultural interest

Create a true sense of social responsibility

Develop best qualities of character


Delta Gamma Membership Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of each Delta Gamma to:

• 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.


DELTA GAMMA FRATERNITY STATEMENT OF OBLIGATION (a contract with Delta Gamma)

As a new member of the ____________ chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity, I accept the responsibilities of lifelong membership in the Fraternity. I am familiar with and at all times will abide by the Constitution, policies and procedures of the Delta Gamma Fraternity and the __________ chapter’s bylaws and standing rules. I understand that should I transfer to another campus and affiliate with another chapter, I am still bound by my Statement of Obligation andbecome responsible for and will abide by that chapter’s bylaws and standing rules.

I will live by the high standards and ideals of sisterhood of Delta Gamma Fraternity. I will strive to achieve my scholastic potential and I will provide, and hereby authorize my university to provide copies of my grade reports to the director of scholarship within two weeks after grades are released. I will meet my financial obligations incurred as a member in the chapter and I will abide by the chapter’s housing policies. I will hold in confidence the business, including any Honor Board business, and rituals of Delta Gamma Fraternity and of my chapter.

I understand that the Honor Board of __________ chapter (or any subsequent chapter with which I affiliate) has the responsibility to enforce all chapter, Fraternity, and university rules and regulations, and to require me to comply with all local, state, provincial and federal laws. I understand that a violation of any of these requirements will result in disciplinary action against me by the chapter Honor Board in accordance with the procedures of Delta Gamma Fraternity.

If for any reason my membership is terminated, I promptly will return my badge and my membership certificate. I understand that termination of membership in the ______ chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity does not relieve me of my financial obligations incurred while a member.

SAMPLE


Statement of Obligation Review

If a new member or member violates a piece of the Statement of Obligation, they are brought into Honor Board. Honor Board has the responsibility to take action in the event a member or new member commit an infraction (or repeated infractions) of Delta Gamma Fraternity’s Constitution, policies and procedures, chapter bylaws and standing rules, university/college rules and regulations or local, state, provincial and federal laws. Depending on the nature of the violation, members may be held accountable to her Statement of Obligation by either of the following two procedures:

1. Automatic Procedure (members only) is used to assist Honor Board where it is undisputed that a specific violation has occurred and where the precise sanction for the violation is set forth in the chapter’s standing rules and bylaws.

Specific grounds for automatic probation include: • Chapter debt more than 10 days old• Dues and Fees Contract not signed by the due date• Failure to pay fines by due date• Failure to meet scholastic good standing for the first time• Failure to meet scholastic good standing for second time, not necessarily consecutive• Failure to submit grades by due date• Failure to meet live-in requirements• Failure to meet terms of housing contract• Failure to sign housing contract• Two unexcused absences from meetings and anchored events• Officer has two unexcused absences from team or board meetings• Failure to meet Foundation service hour requirements as set fourth in chapter Bylaws and

Standing Rules

When a member is on probation, she is considered to be in poor standing with the Fraternity and her chapter. Terms of probation must always include:• Forfeiture of the member’s elected or appointed office• Forfeiture of member’s vote in chapter meetings with exception of vote to initiate• Loss of social privileges with the exception of anchored events• Must attend all anchored events• A minimum duration of 30 days or until sanction terms are completed, whichever is longer• Additional sanctions as listed in chapter bylaws and standing rules

2. Standard Procedure is followed where the allegations are subjective in nature or there is a dispute as to whether a violation has occurred or where the sanction for the violation is discretionary in nature. All matters concerning a new member must be handled through the Standard Procedure.

Any member can file an SOR and Honor Board will review the SOR.


The Role of a House Corporation

• Is composed of all collegiate and alumnae members who have paid the housecorporation fees as required by the Delta Gamma Constitution and bylaws of thathouse corporation.

• Owns, rents, and/or maintains the chapter housing rather than the collegiatechapter because of the ever-changing collegiate membership.

• Is a separate, legal entity incorporated under a state or province charter.

• Is administered by a house corporation board of composed of elected directors (alumnae members) and ex-officio members (chapter president, chapter vice-president: finance, chapter director: house management, Advisory Team Chair and local Alumnae President.)

• Is the landlord which owns or rents and/or maintains the chapter housing andmeets all financial obligations involved in ownership, renting and/or maintenance.

• Employs and handles payroll of persons who assist the chapter (i.e., housedirector, cook, waiters, houseboys, etc.)

• Reports annually to the chapter membership the financial condition of the housecorporation (including the financial statement, annual report, the budget and thestatus of funds in the account)

Chapters with No Facility

House Corporation IncomeHouse Corporation Fees - Paid by new members in the first year of membershipChapter Obligation - Paid by all collegians

House Corporation ExpensesAnnual ExpensesInsurance (chapter liability)Accounting & legal feesFederal, state, and local taxesInterest on loan paymentsPostage & TelephoneStorage rentalEquipment rentalConvention & seminarFacility rental (for recruitment or retreat)

Home MaintenanceReserves for future expenses

Home FurnishingsComputer equipmentWish list items


Chapters with a Lodge or Suite

House Corporation IncomeChapter Obligation - Paid by all collegiansHouse Corporation Fees - Paid by new members in the first year of membership

House Corporation ExpensesAnnual ExpensesMortgage payments/rentRoutine maintenanceCleaningGrounds upkeepTrash disposalInsurance (chapter liability)Accounting & legal feesFederal, state and local taxesInterest on loan paymentsPostage & telephoneConvention & seminar

Home MaintenanceMajor repairsAdditionsPaintingFurnaceAir conditionersWindowsPlumbingLandscapingRoofsElectricalReserves for future expenses

Home FurnishingsFurnitureCarpetDishesAppliancesWallpaperPicturesCurtainsComputer equipmentWish list items


Chapters with Residential Housing

House Corporation Income House Corporation Fees - Paid by new members in the first year of membershipRent - Paid by all collegians that live in the Delta Gamma housing facilityChapter Obligation - Paid by all collegians

House Corporation ExpensesOperational ExpensesSecurity systemCleaningMortgage payments or rentTrash disposalSummer utilitiesHousehold items valued under $500

Annual ExpensesFederal, state and local taxesInsurance (chapter liability)Convention & seminarPostage & telephoneAccounting & legal feesInterest on loan paymentsGeneral/ home maintenanceGrounds upkeep

Home FurnishingsFurnitureCarpetDishesAppliancesWallpaperPicturesCurtainsComputer equipmentWish list items

Home MaintenanceMajor repairsAdditionsPaintingFurnaceAir conditionersWindowsPlumbingLandscapingRoofsElectricalReserves for future expenses


Initiation RequirementsTo be eligible for Initiation, a collegiate candidate for membership shall:

1. Be a person of good character and standing and meet one of the following criteria:a. Be registered in a course leading to a bachelor’s degree or its equivalentb. Be a non-collegiate member of a group chartered by petition or an alumna initiate

of a petitioning or colonized groupc. Demonstrate a significant relationship with Delta Gamma Fraternity and a desire

to fulfill a special role in support of a collegiate chapter or alumnae chapter or association.

2. Have been pledged in accordance with the provisions of the Delta Gamma Constitution.

3. Be registered in the college or university where she is to be initiated and have achieved a minimum of a “C” college grade point average. If college grades are not available, an equivalent minimum grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from secondary school may be used.

4. Receive the approval of three-fourths of the members of the chapter.

5. Complete the new member education units as outlined in the New Member Pursuit.

6. Meet all financial obligations to the Fraternity and chapter/colony.

7. Sign and comply with the Statement of Obligation.

8. Meet all university or College Panhellenic requirements for Initiation.

9. Achieve a score of 90% or better on the comprehensive test given the final week of the New Member Pursuit.

No additional requirements may be required by a collegiate chapter or colony.


Anchored in Courage: Delta Gamma’s Social Responsibility ProgramGreekLifeEdu

The purpose of Anchored in Courage is to create a true sense of social responsibility and promote human dignity, ultimately supporting our member’s efforts to live the Fraternity’s values throughout their collegiate and alumnae experience.

This purpose stems from Article II of the Fraternity Constitution which challenges us to create a true sense of social responsibility amongst our membership. Delta Gamma’s Social Responsibility program consists of multiple elements that are weaved into many facets of the Fraternity’s programming and operations. One Social Responsibility Program is GreekLifeEdu.

What is GreekLifeEdu?GreekLifeEdu uses science-based research to educate students. It is a non-opinionated course that aims not to tell you what to think but to help you make decisions for yourself and effectively deal with the behavior of your peers.

How does GreekLifeEdu work?The course has two parts:

What are the requirements for GreekLifeEdu?Each new member must complete Part 1 (i.e., Module 1, Module 2, and Module 3) and pass the GreekLifeEdu Exam in Part 1 with a score of 75%, seven days prior to the chapters scheduled Inspiration in order to be initiated. After the 30 day intersession, we ask new members to complete part 2.

The course includes three surveys that offer you feedback on your attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly confidential; Delta Gamma will only receive information about our organization as a whole and will never see individual members’ responses.


How do I complete GreekLifeEdu?To take GreekLifeEdu, you will need a computer with Internet access and audio capabilities.

1. Go to: http://www.greeklifeedu.com

2. Under New User, enter the following Login ID: _____________

3. Click “Submit”

4. On the registration page, you will have the opportunity to create your GreekLifeEdu account using your e-mail address and a password of your choice.

5. You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a “Next” button. DO NOT log out until you click the “Next” button or you will have to repeat the section you just completed.

6. When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same e-mail address and password you created when you first logged into the course.

Should you experience any difficulties or require support, the Online Technical Support Center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply click on the “Technical Help” button located in the upper right-hand corner of every GreekLifeEdu screen. You do not need to be logged into the course to access the Technical Support Center. Or you may call the Technical Support 24/7 toll-free support line at 1-866-384-9062.

Delta Gamma hopes you find GreekLifeEdu to be a relevant and meaningful program that enables you to find the courage to make decisions that positively impacts your safety and aligns with our fraternal values of social responsibility and dignity.


Pre-work for next week• Read The Shield pages 54-59 and 84-87 and NM Notebook p. 26 and 27.• Begin GreekLifeEdu. You must score a 75% or better and complete Part I, seven days prior to

Initiation.• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned

by the vp: finance.• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link

received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.• Complete your badge order form and submit to your vp: finance by XX/XX.

My DG thoughts for this weekHow doe my values align with the objects (Article II) of Delta Gamma?:

Being a Delta Gamma new member for the past two weeks, I have most enjoyed:

My DG questions for next week are:


Week 3-Delta Gamma Leadership Meeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to explain Delta Gamma’s international, regional, and chapter

organization structure.• New members will be able to describe key functions of Fraternity operation. • New members will be able to recall where they can access their chapter’s bylaws and standing

rules and Delta Gamma policies. They will also be able to describe the Delta Gamma policies that apply to them as new members.

• New members will be able to articulate their leadership style, discern its strengths and weaknesses, and understand how their leadership behaviors can positively influence the chapter even though they do not have a position.

Fraternity Leadership Feud (in small groups

Delta Gamma Policies Case Study (in small groups)

Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules

Leadership Styles Inventory

Scholarship Activity (in small groups)


Announcements

Song


Fraternity FeudOur advisory team chairman is:

Our Regional Collegiate Specialist/Council Appointed Coordinator is:

We are located in region:

Who has the authority to change the Delta Gamma Constitution?

Who governs Delta Gamma between Conventions?

The title of a recent graduate who travels to collegiate chapters to provide coaching support is:

Name the seven positions on Delta Gamma’s Council and name who holds that title:1.

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7.


Delta Gamma Policies and Bylaws and Standing RulesThe policies listed below are not an exhaustive list of Delta Gamma policies, but ones that are pertinent for every new member to be aware of and abide by.

AlcoholAlcohol is forbidden at all Delta Gamma fundraising events that involve athletic performance and/or require maximum mental alertness and physical condition of participants. Refer to Fund Raising Precautions for more information.

Alcohol/Event AttendanceMembers and new members may not be required to attend any collegiate function where alcohol is available.

Alcohol/Event Sponsors Delta Gamma Fraternity or Foundation functions may not be sponsored by distributors of alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol/Inspiration and Initiation Pre- and post-events/activities (sponsored or co-sponsored) wherein alcoholic beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to Inspiration/Initiation nor 24 hours after Inspiration/Initiation/Celebration. The Celebration is to be an alcohol-free event.

Alcohol/Pre-EventPre- and post-event activities (sponsored or cosponsored by Delta Gamma) where alcoholic beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to a fund-raising event or 24 hours after the event.

Alcoholic Beverages/Chapter/Fraternity Funds Chapter and/or Fraternity funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic Beverages/Delta Gamma Property No alcoholic beverages may be served or stored on Delta Gamma property. Note: Property is defined as houses, apartments, lodges, suites, dorms, dorm floors and meeting rooms. This includes yards, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots owned, rented, leased or designated for Delta Gamma use by house corporations or chapters.

Alcohol/Big/Little Sister RevealingNo events/activities (individual or group) where in alcoholic beverages are available may take place within 24 hours after big/little sister revealing.

Alumna StatusCollegiate chapter membership is not based on the number of terms of registration or the number of credits carried. It is normally for four years. A woman who is in school for a fifth-year as an undergraduate and who has completed at least two years of membership in the Fraternity may assume alumna status with the approval of the Advisory Team Chairman. Only Council may grant early alumna status for “extreme circumstances.” Requests for early alumnae status for “extreme circumstances” must be in writing and submitted to Honor Board. After Honor Board and Advisory Team Chairman review, the request must be sent to the Regional Collegiate Specialist who reviews the request and, if in support, forwards it to Council. Honor Board cannot grant early alumna status.


Attendance/Collegiate Members Every member of a collegiate chapter is required to attend all chapter meetings and functions relating to membership selection, ritual and the Founders. General absence may be excused only by the Regional Collegiate Specialist. Other absences are handled in the manner designated in the chapter standing rules.

BadgeOnly initiated members of the Fraternity who are in good standing may wear the badge.

Candle/Open FlameOpen flames/candles may not be used in chapter facilities without the written consent of their Advisory Team Chairman or their House Corporation President.

Chapter Quota/TotalAll collegiate chapters are expected to pledge to quota and total through formal recruitment and/or continuous open bidding. A chapter below quota and/or total must submit a detailed continuous open bidding plan to the Director of Collegiate Recruitment by November 1 and April 1 each year.

Fraternity Crest-Gifts and StationeryOnly initiated members of Delta Gamma may use stationery bearing the Fraternity crest. Parents Clubs may not use stationery bearing the Fraternity crest.

HazingChapters are not permitted to impose menial or personal tasks or to allow any form of hazing. Any chapter officer responsible for allowing such activities shall be removed from office. Delta Gamma policy strictly forbids hazing, which is defined as any act or tradition that endangers the physical, mental or emotional well-being of a new member and/or member, that requests, encourages or suggests violation of city, county, provincial, state or national law; is mentally or physically degrading; or requires a personal or menial task of a new member and/or member, regardless of location, intent or consent of the participants. Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to, embarrassing and/or required stunts or costumes; harassing; interrogating; line-ups; kidnapping; “tuck-ins;” personal services; drinking or eating on command, request or suggestion; deprivation of sleep or food; authority over new members and/or members; anything that tends to diminish the self-esteem and dignity or categorize the new member and/or member as a second-class person. Hazing corrupts the true meaning of Fraternity life; it negates the values of loyalty, hope, trust, supportive friendship, kindness and compassion that Delta Gamma affirms. The moral integrity of the chapter is inseparable from the conduct of its members. Because Delta Gamma supports the integrity and dignity of women; basic human rights; decency, honor, gracious living and positive reinforcement of each other; there is no place for hazing (which is negative and archaic) in our Fraternity of women.

New Member Pin The new member pin may be worn only by Delta Gamma new members or members and must be purchased from the approved Fraternity Jeweler.

New Member Pin/Return New member pins must be collected by the chapter upon Initiation or termination of a new member’s pledge period. If a member wishes to purchase a new member pin, Executive Offices, can direct her. It may be made into a lavaliere, charm or pin.


Case Study Scenarios for ReviewRead the following scenarios and determine which policies are violated.

1) Sally DG is so excited to become a Delta Gamma new member. Immediately following Bid Day, she visited the local Greek clothing shop and purchased a sweatshirt with the Delta Gamma letters on the front. She has been wearing it to class ever since.

2) During Week 4 of the new member period, Omega Omega chapter of Delta Gamma is preparing for big/little revealing. The agenda for the night includes: embarrassing costumes for new members to wear, a scavenger hunt around the chapter house to find the big sister, and a barbeque at the chapter house with alcohol.

3) Anchor Games are a great way to raise money for the Delta Gamma Foundation. The vp: Foundation has contacted Bob’s Bar and Grill to be a sponsor. Bob’s Bar and Grill will provide alcohol for the event and will sponsor an “after-party” for the fraternity that wins Anchor Games immediately following.

4) Because she is busy working and studying, Susie DG only attends Delta Gamma functions when she has time which isn’t often.

5) Sailor Sis has been busy posting pictures on Facebook. She has uploaded photos that do not represent Article II and makes reference to the fact she is a Delta Gamma. Sailor Sis has also tagged photos of several other underage members who are drinking in their letters.


Leadership Styles InventoryMy leadership style is:

Characteristics of this style include:

My leadership style can strengthen DG by:

I want to get involved in DG by:


Pre-Work for next week• Read The Shield pages 12-32.• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember to complete part 1 and pass the

GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% or higher seven days prior to Initiation in order to be initiated.

• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned by the vp: finance.

• Complete the new member verification and sign the Statement of Obligation using the link received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.

My DG thoughts for this weekThe officers I have enjoyed getting to know so far are

I can make a difference in my Delta Gamma chapter by

Big/little sister revealing is next week. I am looking forward to

My DG questions for the next meeting are


Week 4-History of Delta GammaMeeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to identify three key events of Fraternity history.• New members will be able to describe the early expansion history of Delta Gamma.• New members will be able to articulate their chapter history.

Delta Gamma History

Shield Search (in small groups)

Chapter History

Scholarship Activity

Be What You Seem (optional)


Announcements

Song


Delta Gamma HistoryThree key events of Delta Gamma history are:1.

2.

3.

Delta Gamma’s only male initiate is:

Convention is held every _____ years.

Convention delegates are made up of _______

What is located in Columbus, Ohio?

Who supervises the staff of Executive Offices?

The member who suggested our philanthropy is ______

Chapter HistoryMy chapter was founded in:

An interesting fact about my chapter’s history is:


Pre-work for next week• Read The Shield pages 92-100.• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the

GreekLifeEdu test with a score of 75% seven days prior to Initiation in order to be initiated.• Log into GreekBill and sign the Dues and Fees contract. This is due 10 days after it is assigned


received via email. This is due seven days prior to Initiation.

My DG thoughts for this weekWhat would the Delta Gamma founders think of their “little club” today?:

What kind of legacy do I want leave on my chapter for future Delta Gamma members?:

My big sister is:

Fun memories from big/little revealing are:


Week 5-Delta Gamma FoundationMeeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to list three Delta Gamma Foundation programs, and identify the

three purposes of the Foundation (i.e., awareness, service and fundraising).• New members will be able to describe the history of Service for Sight as Delta Gamma’s

philanthropic aim. • New members will be able to identify chapter’s service/philanthropy opportunities and

requirements, and distinguish between service/philanthropy.

Foundation Overview

Foundation Activity

Scholarship Activity


Announcements

Song


Delta Gamma Foundation MatchingUsing The Shield, match the Delta Gamma Foundation fact with the appropriate activity, program or date. ______ Delta Gamma Foundation Mission

Statement

a. elder Delta Gammas and other senior citizens

_______ Dangle awarded to every member achieving a 4.0 term average for the first time

b. Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron, made a plea to the Convention body to adopt sight preservation and aid to those who are blind or visually impaired as Delta Gamma’s philanthropy

_______ Each collegian must volunteer a minimum of ______ service hours per semester or _____ hours annually for Service for Sight.

c. Regional Foundation Coordinators

_______ Chapters hold ______________ to

raise money to support the Delta Gamma Foundation.

d. Mu chapter Lamp of Knowledge

_______ Every Region has its own

___________________

e. examples of service activities

_______ The Golden Anchor Program allows collegiate members to visit with and enjoy the company of __________

f. Awarded annual to all Delta Gamma chapters meeting the Fraternity’s Standards of Excellence.

_______ 1936 g. first Anchor Splash was held by

Beta Tau chapter, Miami _______ Vision screening, reading to persons

who are visually impaired and recording books on tape

h. Delta Gamma Foundation provides resources for educational growth and philanthropic service for all members

_______ 1951

i. special events and Anchor Games (i.e. Anchor Splash or Anchor Slam)

_______ Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

j. Given to pay the initiation fees for those collegiate members who invited to membership into these organizations

_______ 1966 k. Delta Gamma established its Foundation

_______ Three components of Foundation programming

l. 5 and 10

_______ Honor Society Initiation Rebates

m. money in this fund generates interest-free students loans for Delta Gammas and their sisters, sons and daughters

_______ Student Loan Fund n. undergraduate members apply for these by January 15 and members attending graduate school apply by April 1

_______ Patricia Peterson Danielson Award (PPD)

o. awareness, service and fundraising


Service to the Foundation

The Delta Gamma Foundation encourages member and new member involvement in awareness,service and fundraising. During the year, you will have opportunities for awareness education, service and fundraising activities as an anchored chapter event for all members. Service hours can include group and/or individual activities. Each term you are required by chapter standing rules to complete a minimum number of individual service hours benefitting Service for Sight. You may already be involved in other philanthropic and volunteer activities. Examine the chart below to help determine the difference between Service for Sight and community service. Community service hours are ineligible for individual service hours. Fundraising events/activities are ineligible for service hours.

Service for Sight Community Service

Qualifies for Foundation service hours

(enter on e-Ops+ Foundation fact sheet as individual hours)

Does not qualify for Foundation service hours

Volunteering at a local senior citizen’s residence as part of your chapter’s Golden Anchor program

Highway Beautification Day trash collection

Vision screening at a local elementary school

Volunteer to tutor at the local elementary school

Read to persons who are blind or visually impaired

Distribute food at the local food bank

Run errands for persons who are blind or visually impaired Donate blood

Distribute Foundation bookmarks and sight-related materials Animal shelter dog walker


Pre-work for next week• Read The Shield pages 111-115.• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the




My DG thoughts for this weekService opportunities I am interested in are:

What I enjoyed about the service opportunity is:



Week 6-Beyond Delta GammaMeeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to name the governing bodies for their campus sororities.• New members will be able to identify leadership opportunities within the fraternity/sorority

and campus organizations.

Overview of NPC and Panhellenic

Campus Activities

Sisterhood Activity


Announcements

Song


Overview of NPC and PanhellenicWhat is the international governing body for sororities including Delta Gamma?

What is the governing body for campus sororities including Delta Gamma?

Who is my fraternity/sorority advisers?

Key campus events include:


Pre-Work for next week• Read The Shield pages 73-81.• Continue completing GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the




My DG thoughts for this weekI have joined or would like to join _____________________ (organization name) because:

Delta Gamma new members that I have been spending time with and activities we have been doing are:

Delta Gamma new members that I would like to get to know better are:



Week 7-Lifetime MembershipMeeting Agenda

Learning Objectives• New members will be able to describe benefits of lifetime membership along with

responsibilities associated with alumnae membership. • New members will be able to articulate what Delta Gamma means to them and their hope for

the future of their chapter.

What Have You Learned? (in small groups)

Alumnae Groups

Alumnae Lifetime Membership

Alumnae Involvement (in small groups)

Initiation Preparation

Fraternity Jeopardy (in small groups)

Announcements

Song


Alumnae ExpectationsNew members will be able to articulate what Delta Gamma means to them and their hope for the future of their chapter

Alumna are expected to pay per capita dues for ____________ years.

How much are per capita dues?

How do I pay my per capita dues?

Ways alumnae can continue to be involved in Delta Gamma include:1.

2.

3.

4.

How would you locate an alumnae group?


First Initiation Address (1874)

Dear Sisters,

You are now members of the Delta Gamma Club. Ours is an associate sisterhood based upon sincere desire for mutual improvement: its cementing element is love; its stimulating principle, truth, its WATCHWORD, duty…

You may imagine our duties too laborious, or discipline too exacting, but while we would extend to you the encouragement and sympathy of sisters, we would warn you, with equal fidelity, that nothing good or great was ever achieved without toil and attention, and it is because we would have you prepare for an honorable womanhood, that here in the morning of life we stimulate you to constant earnest effort.

Be faithful to yourself, act well to your part and then, when life’s young dream is past, the battles of life fought and won, and the mellow light of evening gathers round your pathway, the scenes enacted here will rise upon the evening sky to cheer and comfort you.

Anna Boyd (Ellington) First Initiation Address


Pre-Work for next week• Ensure you completed GreekLifeEdu. Remember, you must complete part 1 and pass the




My DG thoughts for this weekWhat I hope to give to Delta Gamma is:

What I hope to gain from my membership in Delta Gamma is:



Week 8-The TestMeeting Agenda

Objective• New members will take the test. • Date, time, dress and other specifics of Inspiration and Initiation will be reviewed for all new

members.

Test Taking

Initiation Review

Announcements


My DG thoughts for this weekMy new member class Watchword is:

I am most looking forward to Initiation because:

My involvement in Delta Gamma in 10 years will be:


Week 9-Initiation ReviewMeeting Agenda

Objectives• Newly initiated members and senior members will be knowledgeable of the key meanings

and proceedings as shared at Initiation.• New members and senior members will be able to articulate how we live the values of Delta

Gamma each day.

What is Ritual?

Second Degree Review

Third Degree Review

Oath of Friendship

Moving Forward

Review of Songs

Oath of Secrecy Review


What does Tau, Delta, Eta mean to you?

How have I lived Tau, Delta, Eta?

How have I not lived Tau, Delta, Eta?

When have you seen another member or new member live Tau, Delta, Eta?


My DG thoughts this weekInitiation made me feel:

I will live the values of our ritual by:

53New Member Pursuit | Notebook | Songs

Delta Gamma Songs

Hey Look Us OverHey look us overGive us the eye.We’re Delta GammasAnd we can tell you why.

We’ve got the friendship,We’ve got the fun,We’re merry and gay as a meadow in May And we’re always on the run.

So if you go for the glamour,Go for the classGo Delta Gamma like every classy lassIf you’re looking for a Fraternity that right as right can be,Here’s the answerD.G.

Alto:Hey, hey heyLooky, lookyHere girls, we’re girls, we are the Delta Gamma girlsWe’re having funWe’re in the in crowd,And we’re always on the runSo if you go, go, go, (join melody)

Will You Wear Our AnchorMusic: Civil War Folk SongLyrics: Diane Turner, Gamma Tau-Texas Christian,Initiated 1964

Will you wear our anchor,Will you be the oneWho will be our new sister?When morning comes?

Will you sail tomorrowOn the Delta G.To new harbors of friendshipThat you’ve yet to see

Our captain is callingSoon you will be gone,But remember that DG

Is where you belong.Will you wear our anchorWear our pin with prideWill you be our new sisterYou must decide.

When You GoMusic: Jesus Walked This Lonesome ValleyLyrics: Evelyn Quinn Sperry, Gamma Nu-North Texas, Initiated 1955

When you go away to college,You must choose your goals in lifeFor nobody else can choose them for you,You have to choose them for yourself.

You must also choose your sisters,Sisters for your whole life through,For nobody else can choose them for you,You have to choose them for yourself.

Watch the girls who wear the anchor,They’re the ones who will be true,And then you will know that Delta GammaIs the only one for you.

The Girl Who’s Beside MeMusic: Come Saturday MorningLyrics: Diane Turner, Gamma Tau-Texas Christian,Initiated 1964

The girl who’s beside me,Is wearing an anchor like me,Is hoping my dreams will come true every day.She’s more than my friend,She follows a path with a sparkling laugh,Her daffodil waysWill always remind meSunshine of sisterhood days.The girl who’s beside meThe girl who’s beside me.

The girl who’s beside meWill shower her laugh to the wind,Will capture the time that our college days lend.If time be our friendWe’ll share all the follies that life will allow,And then we’ll move on,


But we will remember, even if sisterhood’s gone.The girl who’s beside me,The girl who’s beside me.The girl who’s beside me,The girl who’s beside me.

SistersMusic: Barges

Out of our windows looking in the night,We can see those anchors shining bright.Silently flows the river to the seaAs we sail aboard the Delta G.(Chorus)Sisters, we would like to go with you,We would like to sail the ocean blue.Sisters, have you treasures in your holdWhen you wear your anchor pin of gold?

Out of our windows looking in the night,We can see those anchors shining bright.Stars are all around and the moon is up aboveLooking down upon our DG love.

Chorus)Out of our windows looking in the night,We can see those anchors shining bright.How my heart longs to sail away with youAs we sail across the ocean blue.(Chorus)

Anchors AweighMusic: Traditional Navy song

Anchors aweigh, DGWe’re setting sail.Fresh breeze and running tideOur ship will never fail to anchor.Colors on high, DG,Bronze, pink and blue.All hands stand byFor we are sailing on, We’re sailing on with you.

Alto part:DGs on high are weGuided by our shield of white.It will lead us on and keep us strongAnd give us light so bright.So to you, Delta Gamma,

We will love in years to come,And we’ll share our joys and sorrows Till all our college days are done.

LingerMmm Mmm I want to linger lingerMmm Mmm a little longerMmm Mmm a little longer here with you

Mmm Mmm it’s such a perfect dayMmm Mmm we hope you want to stayMmm Mmm DG is always here for you

To You DG AlohaTo you, DG, alohaAloha from the bottom of my heartTo your bronze pink and blueTo your colors so trueAnchored in friendship that will last all life throughTo you, DG, alohaYour cream rose, the fairest flower that growsAnd in autumn, winter springIn summer I will sing, sing to youDG aloha

Anchor In Your Eye Do I see an anchor in your eye An anchor of light and love Do I hear you confess Delta Gamma is best And you’ll hold her all others above Do I see the love of Delta G That will linger as time goes by For an anchor so true Is waiting for you If there’s an anchor in your eye.

Girls in This University There are girls in this university There are girls, there are girls, there are girls But the girls that I like best to see Are the girls, are the girls, are the girls That have that special look in their “ee” When I look at them and they look at me For I know that they know that they know that I know The best is Dee Gee


Dream Girl I have found my dream girl She’s as sweet as she can be I have found the one I love She’s all the world to me She wears the golden anchor And the bronze, the pink, the blue Delta Gam, I love you And to you I will be true.

College memories linger Never fade nor disappear Anchored till eternity With lasting love so dear Wherever I may wander All my thoughts will turn to thee Delta Gam, my dream girl, You’re the only one for me.

MM My SistersMM my sisters, mm my sistersCouldn’t get along without you nowGot along without you before I met youBut I sure couldn’t do it now I came to college just to findThe girls who really were my kindAnd now I know I’ve found the bestDG’s better than all the rest MM my sisters, mm my sistersCouldn’t get along without you nowGot along without you before I met youBut I sure couldn’t do it now Pi Alpha we wear loyallyAnd now we’re members of Delta GThe anchor, bronze and pink and blueTo you we always will be true MM my sisters, mm my sistersCouldn’t get along without you nowGot along without you before I met youBut I sure couldn’t do it now Pi Alpha trueThe anchor tooWe pledge ourselves to you

D-E-L-T-AD-E-L-T-A, Delta, D-E-L-T-AG-A double M-A, Gamma, G-A double M-AWe are Delta GammaWear bronze, pink and blueWe are Delta GammaDon’t you want to be a DG too?

With a “D”With a D, and an E, and an L-T-AWith a G-A double M-AOh Delta Gamma, That’s what I am–aWith a D, and an E, and an L-T-AWith a G-A double M-AOh Delta Gamma, that’s what I am-a

I’m Delta Gam born and Delta Gam bredAnd when I die, I‘ll be Delta Gam deadSo hoorah for DG, hoorah for DGHoorah for DG, Delta G!

Boom BoomBoom boom boom boomThere’ll be nothing but DGBoom boomFor the one that I loveBoom boom boom boomThere’ll be nothing but DGAnd an anchor up aboveShield of white, anchor brightFor every girl that pledges rightBoom boomThere’ll be nothing but DGBoom boom For the one that I love

DG GirlOh when a DG girl walks down the streetShe looks one hundred par from head to feetShe’s got that smile, that style that winning way

And when you see her you will recognize her and you’ll sayNow there’s a girl I’d like to knowShe’s got that good old DG pep and goAnd just one look at her is quite a treat, it can’t be beatThat DG girl!


Join the FunCome in and join the funThe party’s just begunYou know that we would like to meet you each and every oneWe’ll introduce you toOur Delta Gamma crewYou know the DGs want a sister just like you.

Good ByeGoodbye we’d like to sayThat we’ve enjoyed your stayWe hope you come again and never go awayNow that you met us allWe hope you had a ballYou know the DGs want youSisters one and all

I Wanna Be a DGI wanna be a DGOh yes, oh yes, oh yes, I doI wanna be a DGAnd wear the bronze and pink and blueDrop your anchor come and bePart of our sororityWe love DG so will youIf you drop your anchor too.

Delt – a GammaDelt – a Gamma, Delt – a GammaDelt – a Gamma, Delt – a Gamma

Some call it love and some may call it madnessBut come along with us, we’ll wipe away your sadnessHappy sisters are we, hanging out with DGAnd when you are gone, you’ll remember our song, singing

(Chorus)Do Do Do Di Wop WopDo Do Do di wop wopDo do do di wop wopDo do do di wop wopDo di wop wop, DG

We want you to go DG‘Round here it’s the very best thingAll you gotta do is pledge DGNow listen to the DG’s sing.

We’re singingDo do do di wop wopDo do do di wop wopDo do do di wop wopDo di wop wop, DG

Del-ta Gamma, Delta, Delta GammaWelcome, Remember this we hope You go DG

We’re singing(Chorus)

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