Gamma Phi Beta - Delta Omega Chapter
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HISTORY
Gamma Phi Beta was founded by four courageous women that could see beyond the limits of their time. These four women were Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis and Mary A. Bingham. They recogonized the opportunity a women's society presented, and they wanted to establish an organization that would promote literary culture and social improvement among its members. On November 11, 1874, the four founders met in Dr. J. J. Brown's study for the first official meeting of Gamma Phi Beta. The sorority grew substantially in the years to come, they made their own constitution, decided on rituals and expanded membership. The women took intellectual advancement seriously. In those days, new members were initiated for the low price of $2.50, and those members late to meetings were fined a nickel.
The Delta Omega chapter (Oakland University) was not established in 1984. We officially became the Delta Omega Chapter on April 10, 1983 at a pledging service held in the ballroom of Meadow Brook Hall. Our sorority was the third one to join Oakland University's campus. The initiation service was held on the Meadowbrook Estate. There were twenty-five original charter members.
Lastly the goal of this sorority is to provide the highest type of womanhood through education, social life, and service to country and humanity!
Basic Information about Gamma Phi Beta:
- Founded: November 11, 1874, Syracuse, New York
- International Colors: Brown and Mode
- Local Colors: Pink and Black
- Flower: Pink Carnation (the longest living flower)
- Symbol: Crescent Moon
- Mascot: Gamme Bug
- Local Mascot: Teddy Bear
- Philanthropy: Camping for Girls, Camp Fire USA
- Nickname: Gamma Phi
- Creed: Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty
- Open Motto: “Founded upon a rock”