History Flashcards
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What is our Motto?
Seeking greater opportunities through increased efficiency
What is our Mission?
To unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women who will encourage, inspire, nurture and assist persons in business vocations.
National Slogan
Upward and Onward in Efficient Service
Say the Greek alphabet
Alpha-Omega
What is our mascot?
The turtle
What story is comparable to our mascot?
The turtle & the rabbit; we are slow to take offense, we are slow to anger as Christian women should be, the turtle is protective over itself as Iota is protective of its own Sorors.
When was Iota Phi Lamba Founded
June 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois
Name the 7 Founders
Lola Mercedes Parker
Ethel T. Edwards,
Mildred G. Hardin,
Harriet M. Robinson, Ophelia Harrison,
Brigette Trigg
Marjorie Tyndall
The Sorority’s national theme
Professional Business Women Propelled by Ingenuity: Intentional Purpose #Designed1929 #Driven2023-2027 #Distinction2029
What are the sorority colors?
Emerald Green& White
What is our sorority flower?
The white rose & the fern
What is our Aim?
To encourage young women to enter the business field or other professions by means of business education.
Name our founding principles
Iota Phi Lambda was founded on a he principles of Jesus Christ, Friendship, Loyalty, and Love.
What is Iota Phi Lambda translated as?
Ideals of Friendship & Love
What is our purpose?
1: unite in sisterhood qualified business & in professional women in order to enhance and improve the status of women our highly complex, competitive business and professional world.
2. Promote increased interest in the broad field of business education among high school & college women through planned programs and scholarships 3. Encourage the development of personal goals & leadership potential through the provision of educational opportunities 4 establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth & adults
Name the Zeta Gamma board
Jaria Adams: 1st VP & Financial secretary
Keisha McMichael: treasurer
Briana Lily: recording Secretary
Kellee Bacote’s: corresponding Secretary
Kimberlyn Hill: chapter journalist
What is our Creed?
I believe in Iota Phi Lambda Sorority and in its ability to get results. I believe in working not shirking, in boosting not knocking and the pleasurable contact with each other. I believe that one gets what he goes after, that one deed done today is worth two deeds done tomorrow: that no one is a failure until he has lost faith on himself. I do believe in today and the work that iota Phi lambda sorority is doing; in tomorrow and the work that Iota Phi Lambda hopes to do; and in the sure reward that the future holds. I believe in loyalty, courtesy, honesty, kindness, generosity, good cheer & friendship.
Loyalty Pledge
I will be loyal to the ideals of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority and I will preserve the golden links of friendship and love which bind us all together.
What is our Pledge of Sisterhood?
I pledge myself to my Sorority, Iota Phi Lambda, to be true to its code, obey its rulings & keep faith with my sisters. I will kesilent as to the work and business of my sorority; i will aid my sisters and their friends. I shall so live my life that my life will reflect credit upon my sorority; to it I will give my best: for it i will always live my best. I will live in unity and sisterly love with my fellow man, keeping the peace and goodwill of this chapter, and its Sister Chapters. Courage, Honesty, Work, Truth & Loyalty-to these do i pledge myself.
What is ‘Business and Proffessional Women Building the Foundation of Generational Financial Wealth
Our National Theme
