New Member Flashcards
(34 cards)
Can new members wear the same letters as initiated members?
Yes
How many national sororities and women’s fraternities does NPC consist of?
26
What is the plural of the female alumna
Alumnae
What is the symbol of alpha sigma tau
The anchor
What is AST’s national flower?
The yellow rose
What can’t the pin/badge be worn with?
Jeans
The national magazine is called…
The Anchor of Alpha Sigma Tau
What can new members not wear
The crest of alpha sigma tau
Where is the national headquarters located
Indianapolis, Indiana
Alpha sigma tau’s founding was when and where?
Nov 4, 1899 at Michigan state normal college in Ypsilanti MI
The 8 founding members of alpha sigma tau are:
Helene Rice Mabel Chase Mayenne Tracy May Gephart Eva O'Keefe Adriance Rice Harriet Marx Ruth Dutcher
The mission of Alpha Sigma Tau is…
To invest in women by instilling skills necessary to navigate life and inspire members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.
The vision of Alpha Sigma Tau
Empowers women to excel in life.
What is our national philanthropy and when was it established?
National philanthropy: Pine Mountain Settlement which was established March 2, 1945
What is the AST National Service Project
habitat for Humanity which was announced in the 2004 National Convention
The colors of AST are
Emerald green and gold
The national jewel of AST is
The pearl
A member who is on probation may NOT
Vote or hold an office
The crest of AST has the following symbols
A book A crown An anchor 6 stars A candle with spreading Rays
When is a member considered to be in good standing
When she meets academic and financial requirements and is not on probation
What does NPC stand for
national Panhellenic conference
The 3 founding advisors are
Effie Lyman, Ada A. Norton. And Abigail Pearce
The core values of AST are:
graciousness Respect Intellect Connections Excellence
AST’s open motto
Active, self-reliant, trustworthy
