Alpha Delta Pi - Gamma Tau
Addresses
UV Po Box 5863
Burlington, VT 05402
United States
Phone Numbers
Summary
Alpha Delta Pi was founded May 15, 1851 in Macon, Georgia at Wesleyan Female College. We were originally called the Adelphean Society, which comes from the Greek word for ‘sister’. We were the first secret society for women, and Wesleyan was the first college chartered to grant degrees to women. Alpha Delta Pi’s mascot is Alphie the Lion; our symbols are a Diamond and the Woodland Violet, and our colors are Azure Blue and White. The Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was founded at UVM in 1951. Due to a declining membership in 1991, our chapter members elected to take alumnae status. The chapter reopened in 1993 and has since recorded record membership, reaching Panhellenic total membership every semester since Spring 2009.
Mission
Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility.
Creed:
I Believe in Alpha Delta Pi. I Believe that my sorority if more than a ritual or a symbol; it is a way of life. I Believe that the principles established by our founders in 1851 are enduring attributed, exemplifying the highest ideals of Christian womanhood. I Believe that our motto, ‘We Live For Each Other,” expresses the true spirit of fraternity; and that by living this motto my life will be enriched by true friendships and my unselfish service to mankind. I Believe that the privilege of membership in Alpha Delta Pi brings the responsibility to do my best in whatever I undertake, always remembering that leadership requires confidence, tempered with humility and courage blended with tolerance.
I Believe that I must strive to come a well-balanced person by following the dictates for the four points symbolized by our diamond-shaped badge: first, strengthening my own character and personality; second, watching my attitudes toward my fellow beings; third, recognizing the value of high educational standards; and fourth, developing faith and loyalty.
I Believe that these four guide-posts, guarded by the stars and friendly hands clasped in the Aldelphean bonds of fellowship, will lead me to achieve a rich and useful life.
Website
http://alphadeltapigammatau.yolasite.com
National Website
Officers
President – Alex McVarish (amcvaris@uvm.edu)
Executive Vice President - Vanessa Crain
Finance Vice President- Catherine Cote-Verville
Recruitment Vice President - Lily Whitaker
Membership Education Vice President - June Claughten
Director of Standards and Ethics - Madeline Buckley
Director of Social Enrichment - Alana Luttinger
Panhellenic Delegate - Emma Bouras
Chapter Facts
The Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was established in 1951 at the University of Vermont. In 1991, all members received Pi status and left closing the chapter with the ability of the National Organization to re-colonize Gamma Tau at the University of Vermont. In 1993, three women started the re-colonization process and with the help of Eta Omicron chapter, these women were initiated into Alpha Delta Pi. Since then the Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Pi has been growing.
Recognition
Awards Spring 2010
Outstanding Sophomore
Commitment to Service
Order of Omega and Rho Lambda recognition
Philanthropy and Community Service
Quota/Total recognition
New Member Programming
Gold Status Chapter
UVM Pillars of Excellence – 2 graduating seniors won medals
Organization Facts
Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of being the first secret society in the world for college women. As the first sorority, we were founded on May 15, 1851 in Macon, Georgia at Wesleyan Female College. The Wesleyan Female College was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. We were originally called the Adelphean Society, from the Greek word meaning sister. Our founders were Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Ella Pierce Turner, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell, and Sophronia Woodruff Dews. Over 130 active collegiate chapters exist today and 150 alumnae associations. We pride ourselves in being an international sorority having chapters in both the United States and Canada. Our national Philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald house where we work to help both sick children and families of sick children through difficult times. Our open motto is, "We live for each other" which symbolizes our lifelong dedication to our sisters. Our colors are azure blue and white representing friendship and truth, respectively. Our official flower is the woodland violet and our mascot is Alphie the lion.
Famous Alumni
Judy Woodruff – Omicron – Past correspondent, McNeil-Leherer New Hour; principal anchor for CNN
Vicki Matthews Lilly – Tau – International Advisory Board for Children’s Oncology Service; First President of National Panhellenic Conference Foundation
Michelle Pfeiffer
Kathy Bates – Alpha Zeta - Actress
Philanthropy
Ronald McDonald House
Scholarship
Overall Chapter GPA Fall 2011 : 3.24