| The Purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a
perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more
womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist
its members in every possible way. |
| It shall also be the purpose of Delta Delta Delta to promote and
develop mutually beneficial relationships between the fraternity and colleges
and universities where the fraternity has established chapters, to develop
qualities of unselfish leadership among its members, and to encourage them to
assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the
highest responsibilities of college women. |
| FOUNDED: Thanksgiving Eve, 1888 at Boston University |
FOUNDERS:
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| Sarah Ida Shaw |
Eleanor Dorcas Pond |
Florence Isabel Stewart |
Isabel Morgan Breed |
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| THE GREAT TRIUMVIRATE: (the builders of DDD) Amy Olgen
Parmalee, R. Louise Fitch and Bessie Leach Priddy |
| PHILANTHROPIES: children's cancer research and women's
scholarships |
| THE TRIDENT: published quarterly since 1891; TriDelta was
the first women's faternity to publish a magazine |
| LEADERSHIP SCHOOL: a tradition since 1955; occurs in odd
numbered years; DDD was the first women's fraternity to hold this training |
| NATIONAL CONVENTION: occurs in summer of even numbered
years; The 1996 convention was held in Dallas, Texas |
| GOLDEN CIRCLE: 50 year member of TriDelta |
| PSI PSI PSI: sorority for DDD moms |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICE: in Arlington, Texas |
| SYMBOLS: stars & crescent, dolphin, delta and silver
trident |
| OUR CREST: The meaning of the crest is
explained at initiation.The crest may only be used by initiated members. |
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| EMBLEMS: |
| 1.- The Pearl - The only jewel
that grows with time into a thing of greate beauty. The pearl is the symbol of
our new member, and that's you! You as a new member are the potential strength
and constant growth of our chapter |
| 2.- The Pine - Our symbol of
strong character. We associate the pine with active members who through their
devotion to TriDelta and their faithfulness to her precepts, continue to
develop into womanhood |
| 3.- The Pansy - We associate
our alumnae with the pansy. The varied colors represent the differing
personalities within our chapter and throughout all TriDeltas. The pansy
suggest tenderness and friendship |
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| COLORS: silver, gold and blue |
| PLEDGE PIN: Three deltas put together to make one. Green
was chosen because silver, gold and blue makes green! Wear you pin in business
and formal meeting attire. It is never to be worn with jeans, shorts,
sweatshirts, formals or on a coat |