Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority: Founding, Values, Vision, and Programs

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Somegirlsrun Found date: Sunday November 12, 1922 Charter date: Sunday December 10, 1955 Where: Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana Chapter name: beta upsilon Founders: “7 Pearls” Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin, and Cubena McClure • Sorority Flower: The Yellow Tea Rose • Sorority Mascot: The Poodle • Sorority Colors: Royal Blue and Gold • Sorority motto: Greater Service, Greater Progress • Sorority Abbreviated Title: SGRho or Sigma • Sorority Call: EE-yip! • Sorority Magazine: The AURORA • Motto: Greater service, Greater progress • 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. • Sisters keeper:I am my sister's keeper, what she does, I do Wh...