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2.4 WEBSITES MAY NOT INCLUDE: The following should not appear on any website in written, audio, video, or image form. All of the information listed below is privileged Delta information and should not be shared with non- Deltas without the permission of Grand Chapter. Written, audio, video, or image form refers to all types of Internet media (e.g., blogs, podcasts, video broadcast websites, etc.) ∆ The Sorority Crest: The Sorority Crest may not be displayed on websites to prevent its inappropriate use. ∆ The Torch of Wisdom: The official Torch of Wisdom may not be displayed on websites to prevent its inappropriate use. ∆ Secrets, Passwords, Signs, and Grips: Secrets, passwords, signs, and grips can only be transmitted by word of mouth from one Delta to another. ∆ Mottos: The Sorority's secret motto cannot appear on websites since it is never to be written and should only be communicated in a closed Delta setting. The motto acronym (i.e. letters of the motto) should only appear in personal correspondence between Sorors. Email is public correspondence. ∆ Delta Oath: The Delta Oath is only given to women who have been duly initiated into the Sorority and it is not to be displayed on websites. ∆ Official Delta Songs: The following official Sorority songs may not appear on websites in any form (streaming, audio, text, etc): Delta Mizpah Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn Delta Prayer Beta Hymn Delta Sweetheart Song Pyramid Hymn ∆ Ceremonies, Formal Openings, Membership Intake Activities: Ceremonies, formal openings, and membership intake activities are closed Delta assemblies; therefore these events may not be shared with non-Deltas. Photos may be taken of sorors who are in robes but are not Delta Internet Guidelines October 2011rev Page 8
actively participating in a ceremony. Membership intake activities are intended only for Deltas and Pyramids. ∆ Membership Information: Any information outside of chapter contact information, general chapter history, and rush dates (unless approved by the Regional Director). Information for prospective members should be provided only via links to the National Website. (This includes narratives for suggestions for seeking membership, chat rooms, bulletin boards, guestbooks, and quizzes targeted toward prospective members and specific dues information). Past chapter membership information cannot be included on chapter websites. ∆ Past Chapter Lines or "Lineage": There should be no listing of the birth names, legal names, or "line names" of sorors initiated into a chapter during a specific year. In addition, "ship" names or the name for the entire membership intake line are not acceptable. Example of unacceptable information: 1996: 5 Downright Devastating Divas Katherine Adams Deloris Hampton Cherie Mayberry Janice Miller Barbara Thompson ∆ Any Internal Chapter Information or Chapter Doctrines: Examples include chapter meeting minutes, chapter bylaws, chapter policies and procedures, committee reports, etc., unless this information is password protected (e.g., Restricted Area) and only viewable by current financial chapter members. The following information cannot be included in the Restricted area: chapter treasury report, financial secretary report, and membership directory. ∆ Links to personal, business, or other chapter websites: Chapter websites may not include links to any other websites other than the National website (www.deltasigmatheta.org), or any official Delta regional website. An exception shall be non-fraternal organizations that sponsor chapter public events that are described on the website. Once the event has expired, the link must be removed. Examples are American Heart Association and Breast Cancer Walk. Delta Internet Guidelines October 2011rev Page 9
Page 2 and 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION
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