Founding Date: November 12, 1922

 

Founding Location: Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Charter Date: 1968

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Charter Location: Fayetteville, NC

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Sorority Flower: The Yellow Tea Rose

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Sorority Mascot: The Poodle

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Sorority Colors: Royal Blue and Gold

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Founders: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure

 

Mission Statement: It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.

 

Vision Statement: We visualize a world in which all women and their families reach their full potential in all aspects of life and are able to create unlimited opportunities for future generations.