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GSS Final
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88
Other
Not Applicable
11/01/2016

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Term
Active Members are allowed to go inactive for how mnay semesters?
Definition
2 semesters
Term
Active Members can miss how mnay meetings?
Definition
3 meetings
Term
Alpha
Definition
Α
Term
Alpha Psi's District
Definition
District 9
Term
Alpha Psi's Founder's Day
Definition
October 8th
Term
Alumni Liaison
Definition

Maintains the address files for all alumni or those that are honorably separated from the sorority and keeps alumni informed of events and projects.
Term
Apex
Definition
Stands for Service
Term
Base Points
Definition
Foundation of Friendship and Equality
Term
Beta
Definition
Β
Term
Chaplain
Definition

Leads chapter in National song and provides an inspirational activity at each meeting
Term
Chapter Advisor
Definition
Joanna Shaver
Term
Chapter Name
Definition
Alpha Psi
Term
Chi
Definition
Χ
Term
Corresponding Secretary
Definition

Contacts all honorary members, inactive member of the chapter and other chapters at least once per semester.
Term
Delta
Definition
Δ
Term
District Director
Definition
Renata Porterfield
Term
Epsilon
Definition
Ε
Term
Eta
Definition
Η
Term
Financial Secretary
Definition

Maintains a log of all incoming monies and collects National and Chapter dues.
Term
Four Year long positions
Definition

President

Service Vice President

Treasurer

National Representative

Term
Gamma
Definition
Γ
Term
Gamma Sigma Sigma's Five National Service Partners
Definition
American Red Cross
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
The March of Dimes
American Cancer Society

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Term
Gamma Sigma Sigma's National Newsletter
Definition
Perspectives
Term
Historian
Definition

Maintains a history of the chapter and compiles a sorority scrapbook each semester.
Term
How many committee hours must every member (active and MITs) complete each semester?
Definition
3 committee hours
Term
How many different types of service projects must Active members complete?
Definition
5 types
Term
How many donation hours can you have count towards your service hours?
Definition
5 hours
Term
How many project IMPACT hours must be completed each semester?
Definition
2 hours
Term
How many semeters must a member be active in order to hold a position?
Definition
One semester
Term
IMPACT projects for these two years
Definition

Youth and the Arts

Mental Health Awareness

Term
Iota
Definition
Ι
Term
Kappa
Definition
Κ
Term
Lambda
Definition
Λ
Term
MIT Committees
Definition
Service, Social, and Fundraising Committees
Term
Maroon
Definition
Symbolizes Service
Term
Membership Vice President
Definition

Coordinates the member-in-training program and sets up activation for prospective members.
Term
Motto
Definition
Unity in Service
Term
Mu
Definition
Μ
Term
National Founder's Day
Definition
October 12th
Term
National Representative
Definition

Responsible for ensuring a communication and representation between the chapter with the National Board of Directors and at National Events.
Term
Nu
Definition
Ν
Term
Official Flower
Definition
White Rose
Term
Omega
Definition
Ω
Term
Omicron
Definition
Ο
Term
Order of the Minutes
Definition

1. Call to Order

2. Chaplain's Report

3. Roll Call

4. Member's Priviledged

5. Minutes Read and Approved

6. President's Report

7. Other Officer's Reports

8. Committee Reports

9. Old Business

10. New Business

11. Bear Hugs & Kudos

12. Share Time

13. Announcements

14. Adjournment

 

Term
Parliamentarian
Definition

Maintains and revises current Bylaws, Standing Rules, and MIT Policy and clears any changes with Nationals prior to becoming effective.
Term
Parliamentary Procedure
Definition
Robert's Rule of Order, Newly Revised
Term
Phi
Definition
Φ
Term
Pi
Definition
Π
Term
President
Definition

Sees that the chapter is operating in conformity to National Sorority policies, bylaws and the rules and regulations of the University while coordinating the functions of all officers and committees
Term
Psi
Definition
Ψ
Term
Public Relations
Definition

Responsible for all publicity and public matters of the chapter.
Term
Purpose of Gamma Sigma Sigma
Definition

The purpose of Gamma Sigma Sigma shall be to assemble college and university students in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendships among students of all races and creeds.
Term
Recording Secretary
Definition

Keeps records of all active and inactive members, excused and unexcused absences, attendance, and meeting minutes.
Term
Rho
Definition
Ρ
Term
Service Vice President
Definition

Supervises the organization of serviced projects keeping in contact with community service organizations, while keeping a record of all service hours.
Term
Sigma
Definition
Σ
Term
Standing Committees of the Active Body
Definition
Service
Social
Public Relations
Standards and Practices
Philanthropy
Pledging and Gifts
Spirit
Homecoming
Finance
Traditions and Rituals
National Rep
Intramurals
Apparel and Accessories

 
Term
Tau
Definition
Τ
Term
Theta
Definition
Θ
Term
Treasurer
Definition

Reports the account balance at each meeting, while authorizing all expenses, and maintaining a log of all outgoing monies
Term
Types of Review
Definition
Informal and Formal
Term
Upsilon
Definition
Υ
Term
Vote Needed to Amend Bylaw
Definition
2/3 vote
Term
What are the 6 Steps to Making a Motion?
Definition

1. Make the Motion

2. Second the Motion

3. Restate the Motion

4. Open the Motion for Discussion

5. Call the Question

6. Announce the Vote

Term
What are the 8 Colleges which attended the First National Convention?
Definition
1. University of Houston
2. New York University
3. Boston University
4. Drexel Institute of Technology
5. Queens College
6. Brooklyn College
7. University of Miami

8. Los Angeles City College
Term
What does IMPACT stand for?
Definition
Individuals Making Progress Across Communities Together
Term
What does the chevron stand for on the crest?
Definition
Symbolizes service to one's fellow man
Term
What does the clasped hands represent on the crest?
Definition
Stands for friendship all over the world
Term
What does the maroon stand for on the crest?
Definition
Symbolizes loyalty to death
Term
What does the omicron on the active pin represent?
Definition
Equality
Term
What does the sclaes represent on the crest?
Definition
Stands for equality and justice
Term
What does the scroll represent on the crest?
Definition
One must prepare sign of prudence and reputation of doing good deeds
Term
What does the shield represent on the crest?
Definition
Stands for the protection afforded by membership
Term
What does the staff on the active pin represent?
Definition
Service
Term
What does the star represent on the crest?
Definition
Represents loyalty, integrity, and valor
Term
What does the torse represent on the crest?
Definition
Stands for inspiration of high ideals of the sorority
Term
What does the white rose on the active pin represent?
Definition
Friendship
Term
What is The Staff?
Definition

The Staff is the official administrative and organizational policy manual that contains information necessary for chapters, members, and the national organization to function.
Term
What organization helped create the colony of Gamma Sigma Sigma at SEMO?
Definition
Alpha Phi Omega (APO)
Term
When and where was the First National Convention held?
Definition

Chicago, IL

June 1953

Term
When can the crest/Gamma Sigma Sigma letters not be worn?
Definition
When drinking alcohol
Term
When is National Convention held?
Definition

Biennially (every two years)

On odd years

Term
Where was the Coat of Arms accepted?
Definition
Newtown Square, PA
Term
White
Definition
Symbolizes friendship and equality
Term
Who can wear the Coat of Arms?
Definition
Only active members of Gamma Sigma Sigma
Term
Xi
Definition
Ξ
Term
Zeta
Definition
Ζ
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