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The Four Pillars of Sorority LifeLeadership, Scholarship, Friendship, ServiceLafayette College 2012Delta Delta Delta (ΓΓΓ)„to broaden the…intellectual life‟We strongly believe in Delta Delta Delta that our academic lives are of upmostimportance. We pride ourselves in having women of a variety of majors and professional goalswho exhibit these interests and their excellence through membership in honor societies, theMcKelvy Scholars house, repeated appearances on the Dean‟s List, and participation in academicinterest groups on campus.Delta Gamma (ΓΓ)- Delta Gamma expects that members will strive to achieve their full scholastic potentialo Every member must have 2.5 GPAo We offer study hours and study programs to help sisters- Delta Gamma encourages continual intellectual developmento Delta Gamma wants each woman to explore new horizons and awareness in the world- Honor and acknowledgemento We honor our girls who are in high academic standing with our “Lamps ofknowledge” awardso Every week we recognize scholastic achievements- Establishes a sense of unity among the chapter members as we all strive toward the samegoalKappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ)Kappa Kappa Gamma fosters the pursuit of lifelong learning by promoting intellectual curiosityand self-confidence. Kappas celebrate a richness of common heritage while embracing eachother's diversity of backgrounds and interests. Every Kappa sister should have the opportunity tocomplete her education. That is the philosophy behind the scholarship efforts of the KappaKappa Gamma Foundation.Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)-Pi Phi expects and helps members with time management. We utilize tools to improve our timemanagement of social obligations and our academics.-Pi Phi‟s are always there for each other; we always help one another. Study groups are one wayin which we do this. Students in the same class form study groups to study together and makesure that everyone excels on their exams and improves their performance in class.-Upperclassmen are often used as resources to the underclassmen. If they have taken a classalready, they are always more than happy to help you study or even gives you tips on how tosucceed in that particular class. Upperclassmen also give great advice on what classes to take.-Pi Phi always gives incentive to get your grades up to improve not just for yourself, but for yoursisters and for F/S life in general.-When a sister is struggling in a class, Pi Phi provides tutors that can help you improve yourgrades and do well on an exam that you are having trouble preparing for.- Every week we recognize women who did well academically during the week.Page | 4

The Four Pillars of Sorority LifeLeadership, Scholarship, Friendship, ServiceLafayette College 2012FRIENDSHIPAlpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΓ)Friendship and sisterhood are one of the pillars that Alpha Gamma Delta is built on. Ourpurpose states the importance of cherishing and perfecting friendships. Every semester, ourchapter devotes time for their fellow sisters by participating in sisterhood events where the idealsof sisterhood can grow. Being in a sorority offers a strong support system for its members, bothin their activities and in their everyday lives. The friendships cultivated in Alpha Gamma Deltaare ones that will last a lifetime.Alpha Phi (ΑΦ)Alpha Phi‟s extend the value of sisterhood beyond planned events. Alpha Phi‟s truly enjoy justbeing around one another. That being said, we also have multiple events and traditions that keepour sisterhood alive. Some examples of bonding events include movie nights (last time wewatched Bridesmaids!); pumpkin picking; and weekly "sunshine," which is a way to extend yourappreciation for one another; and study break snacks together. We host alumnae brunches,parents' brunches, and scholarship teas. These brunches and teas are a way for Alpha Phi‟s tointeract with important people in each other‟s lives. As stated, Alpha Phi‟s can promotesisterhood in so many organized ways, but what it comes down to is the genuine feeling ofsisterhood that is spread throughout this chapter.Delta Delta Delta (ΓΓΓ)„to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members‟The opening phrase of Delta Delta Delta‟s mission statement reads that „the purpose ofDelta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members,‟ andthis is reflected in all that we do as a sorority. We ask when you choose Tri Delta, that you don‟tchoose to enter our organization and try to fill a stereotype, but rather than you bring yourself forwho you are and accept others for who they are as well.Delta Gamma (ΓΓ)- Sisterhood eventso Movie nightso Sporting eventso Chapter dinnerso Etc…- Co-sponsor events with other Greek and non Greek organizations on campus- Living in the houseo Every Sorority member is required to live in the house for at least one semestero Fosters very strong relationships with other residentsPage | 5

The Four Pillars of Sorority LifeLeadership, Scholarship, Friendship, ServiceLafayette College 2012o Participate in House activities- Delta Gamma prides itself on embodying the five points of the DG staro Charactero Personal developmento Interests and Talentso Education and Scholarshipo Activities and Honor- Fostering long term relationshipso Motto: A Delta Gamma can always rely on a sister “for hope, for strength, for life”o You are a Sorority Member for life, not just for your time at collegeo Will always have the tie of being a Delta GammaKappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ)Kappa Kappa Gamma is women supporting women in their individual, academic andprofessional lives. Kappas demonstrate throughout their lives bonds of sisterhood and mutualsupport, sustaining members in bad times, celebrating in good times and sharing at all times.Kappas are encouraged to respect the larger world, celebrate individual differences and takepride in shared accomplishments.Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)-The friends you make through Pi Phi are true friends; they are your sisters for life-We have sisterhood bonding events both on campus and off campus such as cozy movie nights,trips to the movie theatre, Rita‟s runs, and pizza dinners.-Pi Phi‟s are sisters for life and your sisters are more than just the women on campus; theyinclude every woman in Pi Phi across the country.-Friendship is an important aspect of Pi Beta Phi that was made very evident throughout theentire experience in this sorority!-Pi Phi‟s are always there for each other no matter what. We bond like sisters and always helpeach other through both bad times and good times.SERVICEAlpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΓ)“Inspire the woman, Impact the World”. One of the first fraternities to establish a philanthropy,Alpha Gamma Delta continues its mission to impact the community and the world. AlphaGamma Delta‟s are guided by purpose to participate in philanthropy events for the AlphaGamma Delta Foundation as well as in our local communities. The Alpha Gamma DeltaFoundation supports international diabetes awareness and education. Here at Lafayette, ourPage | 6

The Four Pillars of Sorority LifeLeadership, Scholarship, Friendship, ServiceLafayette College 2012chapter is also active with the Easton Area Boys and Girls Club where we lead a Girl Scouttroop. Together, just as in years past, we continue to inspire the woman and impact the world inthe communities in which we liveAlpha Phi (ΑΦ)Service is an integral part of our specific chapter, and sorority life as a whole. Our officialphilanthropic efforts raise money towards the Alpha Phi Foundation, which provides grants andawards to various causes, most notably women's heart health. Alpha Phi‟s raise money for thisfoundation through events like Pictures with Santa, Jail and Bail, and our largest event: King ofHearts. Alpha Phi also hosts an annual "Heart Healthy Dinner" each November, where wepresent healthy salads, meals, beverages, and desserts to other members of Lafayette's campus,all while providing the campus with important facts and information about women's heart health.This semester, we brought a representative from Easton Hospital to educate the campus aboutwomen's heart health, and how to avoid being at risk. In the community, Alpha Phi‟s venturedown the hill to Easton's ASPCA, where the women spend time with the cats and dogs that havebeen abandoned and taken in. On each trip, Alpha Phi‟s take the dogs outside of the building onscenic walks, and give the cats nurture and love. Each spring, Alpha Phi‟s bring some dogs oncampus to the quad for the annual Pet-A-Pup day! Alpha Phi‟s are also involved with serviceoutside of our chapter, whether that be through the Landis Center, other sorority and fraternityorganizations, other campus clubs, or at home. Some examples of service events that AlphaPhi‟s take part in are Literacy Day, Marina Day, David Heard Crane Building, Lafapalooza,Relay for Life, and more.Delta Delta Delta (ΓΓΓ)„to broaden the moral…life‟Since 1999, Delta Delta Delta has proudly supported St. Jude Research Hospital, which isinternationally recognized for its research and treatment of children with cancer and otherchronic diseases. At St. Jude, no child is ever denied treatment on the basis of an inability to pay,although it costs $1.7 million dollars a day to run St. Jude. Delta Delta Delta‟s newest mission isto raise $15 million dollars for St. Jude in five years. This goal was set in 2010 and we arecurrently $6 million dollars closer.Delta Gamma (ΓΓ)- The Delta Gamma Foundationo Protecting the gift of sight is one of Delta Gamma‟s highest prioritieso Since 1936 Delta Gamma‟s philanthropic purpose has been to stop blindnessbefore it startso The founders of DG adopted the motto “Do Good”o The Golden Anchor Program• “Adopt a Grandparent”Page | 7

The Four Pillars of Sorority LifeLeadership, Scholarship, Friendship, ServiceLafayette College 2012 Weekly community service done by the entire chapter Assist older citizens under care in our College town community• Delta Gamma holds various fund raising events throughout the year andthe money raised is given to the foundation- Major Events that we hold each yearo Anchor Dash• A 5km run held in the spring, open to the entire Lafayette and Eastoncommunity• Money raised goes to Service for Sighto Haunted House• Event co-hosted with Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity• Money raised goes to Service for Sight- TOMSo This year Delta Gamma nationally paired up with the TOMS corporation for the“great fight for sight”o This competition is to help save and restore sighto The “one-to-one” campaign donates one pair of glasses for every pair purchasedo Opportunity to do service with other Delta Gamma chapters around the country- Egg-Stravaganzao Event co-sponsored with the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity around Easter timeo Host children from the Easton Boys and Girls Clubo Play outdoor sports and do carts & crafts on March fieldo Rewarding to interact with the children of our college towno Developed relationships with other members of Greek LifeKappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ)Kappas have always been committed to sharing our time, treasures and talents with ourcommunities, and at our 2004 Convention, we adopted RIF as our national philanthropy.Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. works to build a literate nation by helping young people discoverthe joy of reading. RIF's highest priority is to serve the nation's under-served children andfamilies through the development and delivery of literacy programs and campaigns that motivateyouth to read regularly.Our chapters have also supported the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation with financialgifts and Rose McGill magazine subscription sales to help fund scholarships, confidential aid,education and training, and support of our two museums.Marina Petersen Celebration Day is an annual event held in remembrance for Class of2010 student Marina Peterson, who tragically passed away in the summer of 2009. Marina was aloyal sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma and active in the Lafayette/Easton community. This year,the enthusiasm and solidarity on March Field were readily apparent as everyone participated inZeta Psi‟s dunk tank, Delta Upsilon‟s backyard games, Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Delta Rho‟skissing booth, and Alpha Phi‟s photo booth, among various other activities. Delta Kappa EpsilonPage | 8

The Four Pillars of Sorority LifeLeadership, Scholarship, Friendship, ServiceLafayette College 2012and Phi Psi‟s cook out, along with Delta Gamma‟s bake sale, kept attendees happily fed, while alive DJ and a cappella groups kept the crowds entertained and smiling. It was a beautiful day tocelebrate life in Marina‟s favorite way – outdoors with family and friends. The event wassuccessful in raising more than $3,080 for an interim abroad scholarship in Marina‟s name,which is open to the entire student body. Marina continues to be a contributing member of theLafayette community, who will never be forgotten by her Kappa sisters and friends.Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)-Pi Beta Phi focuses on implementing “Read. Lead. Achieve” by continuing philanthropic worklocally at the Easton Area Community Center by instilling a mentoring relationship with thechildren who truly inspire our chapter‟s philanthropy.-We have recently registered the EACC through Pi Phi‟s philanthropy partner First Book, whichthey will tremendously benefit from especially when we participate in community service or hostfundraisers on campus etc. Sisters volunteer at the EACC with the children once a week.-Literacy Day- The focus of Literacy Day is to promote enthusiasm for reading. Children fromthe Easton community and surrounding areas came to campus to participate in activities focusingon community.-We host our annual Dance Marathon, Lafayette‟s biggest philanthropy event, in the fall to raisemoney in support of literacy. 24 hour event live music, games, prizes and lots of dancing –Money raised supports local community centers where we volunteer at (Spring Garden children‟scenter etc).-Partnered with DKE last year and had a DKE and Pi Phi luau and food sale – donationsbenefitted Spring Garden Children‟s Center-Haters Step Back Competition through Lafayette‟s Precision Step Team where we will spreadawareness to our campus of the importance of Pi Beta Phi‟s literacy vision and to compete formoney. If we win, the money will be donated to a charitable cause of our choice- EACCcommunity of Easton.Page | 9