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Question 1

Alpha Sigma Alpha did not simply “happen”. Five collegiate women made it a reality - made their friendships life-long with deeper meaning. Their names are as important as what they founded. The names of the founders of ΑΣΑ are:

Answer 1

Calva Watson Wootton, Virginia Boyd Noell, Louise Cox Carper, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Mary Williamson Hundley

Question 2

These five women began ΑΣΑ at_____University located in __________ (city & state), in ___(year)

Answer 2

Longwood (1 pt), Farmville, Virginia (1 pt), 1901 (1 pt)

Question 3

Alpha Sigma Alpha reorganized in the year____ with the following four chapters serving as the basis for the reorganized sorority:

Answer 3

1914; Alpha, Alpha Alpha, Alpha Beta and Alpha Gamma (1 point for date and each chapter)

Question 4

The four insignia of Alpha Sigma Alpha, two of which are on the membership badge, are:

Answer 4

The star, crown, phoenix and the palm tree (1 point each)

Question 5

Our four colors are:

Answer 5

Palm green, gold, pearl white, crimson (1 point)

Question 6

The open motto of Alpha Sigma Alpha is:

Answer 6

Aspire, Seek, Attain (1 point)

Question 7

The vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha is:

Answer 7

to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. (1 pt) Alpha Sigma Alpha inspires women to lead, to serve and most of all to make a difference. (1 pt)

Question 8

In order to become well-rounded women, Alpha Sigma Alpha has a four-fold aim which is the _____, ______ ,_____and ______development of its members.

Answer 8

8. Intellectual, physical, social, spiritual (1 point)

Question 9

The author of the Creed and president emerita of ΑΣΑ is .

Answer 9

9. Wilma Wilson Sharp (1 point)

Question 10

At the beginning of the New Member Module I participated in the_____Service and I will become/became an initiated member through the ______ Service.

Answer 10

10. Phoenix Degree, Sanctuary Degree (1 point each)

Question 11

The color ______ is worn to ritual services.

Answer 11

11. white (1 point)

Question 12

There are _____________ (number) elected positions on National Council. These officers are elected at __________________________ which takes place every-other- summer.

Answer 12

12. seven (1 point); National Convention and Leadership Conference (1 pt)

Question 13

The purpose of the sorority is to _________________________. The eight core values of Alpha Sigma Alpha are: _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________,and _______________.

Answer 13

13. foster close friendships between members and develop women of poise and purpose (1 point) generosity, enjoyment, relationships, learning, balance, growth, responsibility, integrity (1 point each)

Question 14

The entire coordination of sorority records, supplies and materials is centralized at the national headquarters located in (city and state) _______________________.

Answer 14

14. Indianapolis, Indiana (1 point)

Question 15

There are seven elected positions that comprise the chapter executive board. List their titles (not their names):

Answer 15

15. President; Vice President of Programming and Ritual; Vice President of PR and Recruitment; Vice President of Alumnae and Heritage; Vice President of Membership Education; Secretary; Treasurer (1 point for each position)

Question 16

The name of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s official mascot is ________________________________.

Answer 16

16. Dot (1 point)

Question 17

Our sorority has four national philanthropic partners. _____________________ was adopted in 1976 and serves mentally disabled athletes. The _____________________ was founded in 1986 and is dedicated to raising money for scholarships, educational and leadership grants, as well as member advancement for Alpha Sigma Alpha members. _______________________ was adopted in 1990 and serves children with developmental and mental delays. This agency is located in________(city & state). In 2012, Alpha Sigma Alpha partnered with an organization that teaches life skills through conversations and running to young girls. This organization is_______.

Answer 17

17. Special Olympics (1 point), Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation (1 point), S. June Smith Center, Lancaster, PA (1 point), Girls on the Run (1 point)

Question 18

In the summers between national conventions, Alpha Sigma Alpha sponsors an educational program for its members called_______ .

Answer 18

18. Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute (1 point)

Question 19

Who was the first Alpha Sigma Alpha to become chairman of the National Panhellenic Conference? _________________________________.

Answer 19

19. Sidney Allen (1 point)

Question 20

Write the Greek equivalent for the following:

(a) Rho
(b) Xi
(c) Pi
(d) Theta
(e) Delta
(f) Gamma
(g) Omega
(h) Phi
(i) Psi

Answer 20

20. (a) Ρ (b) Ξ (c) π (d) Θ (e)Δ (f) Γ (g) Ω (h) Φ (i)Ψ (1 point each)

Question 21

Please name the current national president of Alpha Sigma Alpha: _______________________

Answer 21

21. Nora (1 point) Ten Broeck (1 point)

Question 22

Please name the current executive director of Alpha Sigma Alpha: _______________________

Answer 22

22. Krystal (1 point) Slivinski (1 point)

Revised 6/13

Question 23

Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters are broken down into geographical regions called? _____________

Answer 23

23. by district (1 pt)

Question 24

List your chapter name and chapter founding date: ____________________________________

Answer 24

24. July 9, 1920

Question 25

Write the Creed. Give yourself time to think about the Creed and find new emphasis, for as you grow older your experiences will be reflected in the Creed.

Answer 25

25. Creed - Give the allotted points for each underlined word or group of words. Subtract 1 point for each incorrect punctuation. (12 points total)
    To fill my days (1 point) with satisfying activity, (1 point)
    To find dominant beauty (1 point) in art, literature, nature, and friendships,(2 points)
    To know the peace and serenity of a divine faith, (1 point per underlined group, total of 3 points) To love life (1 point) and joyously live each day (1 point) to its ultimate good─ (1 point)
    This is my creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha.(1 point

Question 26

A Alumna; B St. Valentine; C Hermes; D Christ; E NPHC; F 25; G King ASA; H November 15; I NIC; J Christmas; K December 10; L Target; M FIPG; N Total; 26; P Alumnae; Q May 25; R St. Valentine’s Day; S NPC; T Billhighway

1) Number of national sororities represented on NPC 2)A group of Alpha Sigma Alpha graduated members
3) North American Interfraternity Conference
4) The Alpha Sigma Alpha Risk Management Policy 5)National celebration that centers around Christ as an exemplar and Alpha Sigma Alpha’s service to others. Crimson and green ribbons worn with badge emphasize loyalty and immortality.
6) Determined by the college Panhellenic council as the most desirable chapter size; the maximum number of members allowed in one organization. 7)Exemplar whose message is “agape”, a Greek word meaning open, accepting love of one another and represents spiritual development.
8) Date of Hermes’ Day that marks the beginning and end of the Alpha Sigma Alpha year. Members wear green and white ribbons representing victory and fellowship.
9) Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded at Longwood University on this date
10) The website used to pay member dues 11)Recruitment goal for each chapter set by national headquarters
12) National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.
13) Exemplar who is the beloved friend of youth and represents physical development.
14) Officer transitions for the chapter need to be completed no later than this date
15) Exemplar who is famed for versatile and creative services, had many scientific and artistic accomplishments, and represents intellectual development.
16) A female graduate (feminine/singular) of Alpha Sigma Alpha
17) National Panhellenic Conference
18) Total number of hours collegiate members need to accomplish each year in hands-on community service and activities related to each of the four aims for the ASA Advantage initiative
18) Exemplar who was friend to the phoenix and represents social development.
20) National celebration where members wear crimson and gold ribbons to represent loyalty and the social aspect of the organization

Answer 26

O, P ,I, M, J, N, D, Q, H, T, L, E, B, K, C, A, S, F, G, R