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PPP Day 1 & 2 Information to know Flashcards

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What is Delta Sigma Theta’s Mission Statement?

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.

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The Sorority Pin was designed by which founder?

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Madree Penn White

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What date was Delta Alpha Chapter Incorporated?

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February 18th, 1913

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What are the 9 Cardinal Virtues (the 9 Jewels of the Delta Emblem)

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Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance

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What are the Three Rites of Passage?

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-The Pyramid Induction Ceremony
-The Initiation Ceremony
-The Omega Omega Service

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What are the five parts of the Minerva Circle of Identity

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-Sisterhood
-Black
-College
-Woman
-Public Service

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What does Sisterhood that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

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Sisterhood is the core of Delta Sigma Theta

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What does Black that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

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Black is remembering that we are always black, this is a black sorority, and our primary focus is on the black community

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What does College that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

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College is representing that this is an Organization based off of college educated woman

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What does Women that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

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Woman is representing that we are an all women’s sorority

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What does Public Service that is part of the Minerva Circle of Identity represent?

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Public Service represents that this is a sorority based off of public service

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In 1912, which founder and what idea did this founder have to go to Myra Davis Hemmings about?

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In 1912, Madree Penn White presenteIn 1912, Founder Madree Penn White presented Myra Davis Hemmings at Howard University with the idea of the group to consider becoming a chartered sorority (basically meaning she wants the sorority to be officialized nationally)

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What did the Founders of Delta do on March 13th, 1913?

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The Deltas marched with suffragette movement under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta

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Who were the first 3 honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta?

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Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell

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The Delta Hymm was written and composed by what Sorors?

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Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert

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What is the First Jewel in the Sigma

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Compassion

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What is the Second Jewel in the Sigma

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Courtesy

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What is the Third Jewel in the Sigma

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Dedication

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What is the Fourth Jewel in the Sigma

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Fellowship

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What is the Fifth Jewel in the Sigma

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Fidelity

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What is the Sixth Jewel in the Sigma

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Honesty

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What is the Seventh Jewel in the Sigma

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Justice

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What is the Eighth Jewel in the Sigma

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Purity

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What is the Nineth Jewel in the Sigma

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Temperance

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The First Jewel in the Sigma is Compassion. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Compassion: The essence of the human spirit.

This jewel is dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

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The Second Jewel in the Sigma is Courtesy. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Courtesy: Springs from a genuine respect for the feelings of others.

This Jewel is dedicated to the Mothers of Delta Members

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The Third Jewel in the Sigma is Dedication. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity’s highest callings and an act of consecration (blessings).

(Ones dedication to a cause is one of the most important things a person can do)

This jewel is dedicated to the past and present National Presidents

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The Fourth Jewel in the Sigma is Fellowship. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Fellowship: The common spirit of Sisterhood.

This jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta

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The Fifth Jewel in the Sigma is Fidelity. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Fidelity: The steadfast (constant) devotion and faithful commitment we give to the purposes larger than ourselves, and a disciplined devotion which involves us in those experiences that are the very essence of an organization.

Dedicated to the Honorary Members

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The Sixth Jewel in the Sigma is Honesty. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Honesty: The first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and meriting (earning) the trust of others.

Dedicated to the past and present National Officers, that have guided this organization

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The Seventh Jewel in the Sigma is Justice. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Justice: The firm and continuous obligation to render (provide) to everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, or sex, that which is his or her due.

Dedicated to our ancestors

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The Eighth Jewel in the Sigma is Purity. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of human life.

Dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta

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The Ninth Jewel in the Sigma is Temperance. What does it mean and who is it dedicated to?

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Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct.

Dedicated to the National Staff

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What is the Sacred Trust

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The Induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority’s most sacred trust

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What is the Sacred Vow?

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Membership into Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment

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