Join http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join en-us Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:58:23 -0600 Legacy Policy http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/legacypolicy Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Legacy Policy 
Gamma Phi Beta recognizes that legacies are important to our Sorority because they bring a long tradition of pride and support to our Greek-letter chapters. Because it may be impossible for our Greek-letter chapters to pledge and initiate every legacy referred to them, chapters are guided by Gamma Phi Beta's legacy policy: "Legacies are to be given special consideration by the chapters." 

Regarding recruitment, this means: 
  • It is the chapter's responsibility to show a sincere interest in a legacy and get to know her before a decision is made. 
  • A legacy should feel at home in Gamma Phi Beta! She should meet many members and be evaluated—just as any prospective new member—on her potential to embody our Core Values. 
  • Legacies are extended an invitation to the first invitational round of events. 
  • If a legacy attends a Gamma Phi Beta preference round, she is invited into membership. 
Sorority recruitment is a mutual selection process. In the unfortunate situation where there is not a match with a legacy, notification of family is left to the discretion of the legacy to respect her privacy. Our objective is to make recruitment a positive experience resulting in the right home for each potential new member. 

The best way to avoid potential disappointment is to discuss the entire interfraternal community and its possibilities with legacies. Because all National Panhellenic Conference sororities have similar goals and ideals, emphasizing Gamma Phi Beta as a sole choice for your legacy may be unfair to her if we are unable to extend a bid. 
]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/legacypolicy Volunteer Roles http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/volunteerroles
As a member-driven organization, Gamma Phi Beta is comprised of volunteers who manage, lead and direct the programs, operations and vision of the Sorority. Below is information on our various volunteer roles and responsibilities. 
Collegiate Chapter Advisors
Chapter advisors enjoy a rewarding opportunity to mentor, guide and support our collegiate members. A board of local alumnae motivates and advises each collegiate chapter in all areas of chapter operations, leading them toward future and continued success. 

A chapter advisor attends chapter and executive council meetings and chairs the advisory board. Other potential advisors include recruitment, new member, financial, education, public relations, ritual and scholarship.
 
House Corporation Board (HCB)
Alumnae with talents in facility management, personnel management, rental property or finance are encouraged to serve on their local HCB. HCB volunteers help manage the chapter facility and day-to-day operations of the facility, including meal service, employee relations, maintenance and improvements. It is through their volunteer efforts that Gamma Phi Beta is able to provide chapter housing for its members!

Alumnae Chapter Leadership
Involvement as an alumnae chapter member provides a wonderful opportunity to remain actively involved with Gamma Phi Beta after college! Gamma Phi Betas of all ages are encouraged to join an alumnae chapter and become involved as members, officers and leaders. 

Regional Teams
Gamma Phi Beta's eight geographic regions are comprised of regional directors and a team of regional coordinators. Together they provide support, guidance and oversight for our collegiate and alumnae chapters, advisory boards and HCBs, and focus on the overall health and success of a chapter in that region. 

Regional directors are responsible for coordinating the support activities and assignments of regional coordinators and for ensuring the successful operations of alumnae and collegiate chapters. Regional coordinators are a chapters' first point of contact at the international level. Specifically, each regional coordinator has the dual function of serving as a small group of chapters within the region as well as serving as a resource for the entire team in a specialized area of the Sorority (i.e., financial, programming, etc). 

Sorority Departments
Under the supervision of members of International Council, each sorority department provides ongoing development and support for finance, recruitment, collegiate, alumnae, education and Panhellenic areas. Each department offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at the sorority director and sorority coordinator levels.

Special Projects
Members with specific skill-sets and experience are a great resource for short-term projects and task forces as needed. Task forces generally conduct research while providing their expertise to make a recommendation to the Sorority, usually at each Convention.

International Council
Serving on International Council (IC) is one of the most revered and honored volunteer roles within our Sorority. The outstanding women of IC serve as the board of directors for Gamma Phi Beta and are charged with managing the affairs and property of the Sorority. Voted into office by our membership at Convention, the seven voting members of International Council serve two-year terms.

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/volunteerroles Lifelong Benefits http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/lifelongbenefits
During your journey with Gamma Phi Beta you will receive many membership privileges, including:

Sisterhood: The sisterhood you gain as a Gamma Phi Beta sets membership apart from membership in other local clubs or organizations. It begins with the friendships formed during your collegiate years and continues to grow as your bond deepens with the Sorority and your sisters.

Leadership Development: Both collegians and alumnae further their personal growth through the development of leadership skills. Members can serve as officers, committee members, advisors and volunteer leaders to fine-tune their talents and gain valuable experience. Additionally, training is offered through chapter educational programming, online webinars and workshops presented at Gamma Phi Beta conferences.

Campus Involvement:  You will have the unique opportunity to be involved in a variety of campus events - from building Homecoming floats to attending football games to being recognized by the university at Greek Awards night, you'll be involved in all the exciting campus activities!

Networking: As a member of Gamma Phi Beta, you have access to effective networking tools that put you in touch with more than 180,000 members worldwide.

Financial Aid: Your education is the key to your future. Financial aid in the form of scholarships and fellowships is available through the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation. Grant-in-aid is also available for extenuating financial circumstances.

Alumnae Chapter Membership: With more than 175 alumnae chapters across North America, opportunities for members to socialize, serve and lead after college are abundant. Members connect with an alumnae chapter after graduating from college or moving and find instant connections with those who share a common bond with the Sorority.

Volunteer Opportunities: As an alumnae member, your experience is valuable to those just starting their Gamma Phi Beta experience in college. You can apply to serve on the local, regional or even international level. Volunteering can help sharpen your career knowledge, provide experience, build your professional network and hone your written and verbal communication skills.

Magazine Subscription: Your lifetime subscription to Gamma Phi Beta's The Crescent magazine includes news about Sorority programs and services; chapter activities; Interfraternal updates; stories of interest to women; and individual member profiles. Our gorgeous magazine is a long-standing source of pride for our organization and heritage.

Website Access: All members have full access to our official website GammaPhiBeta.org and all the resources and information found on the site.

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For many young women in college, sorority life provides a home away from home, a place to belong and an environment where you can make a real impact and shine!

But of all the reasons to "Go Greek!" most women join Gamma Phi Beta Sorority for the lifetime sisterhood. You will not only be involved on campus and making memories to last a lifetime, you'll be doing it with your best friends! From your memorable years as a collegian to your rewarding alumnae experiences, sorority life in Gamma Phi Beta lasts for a lifetime.
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]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/sororitylife Parents http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/parents What to Expect
Gamma Phi Beta, one of the 10 oldest women's organizations in North America, cultivates its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, service and lifelong friendship. Our Sorority will provide a rich and rewarding collegiate experience for your daughter, filled with an exceptional blend of opportunities to empower her from college onward. 

Once your daughter graduates, she will have formed lifelong friendships and will continue to receive support as an alumna through the Sorority's alumnae activities and networking programs. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority is committed to helping our members achieve their greatest potential at every stage in life!

FAQs for Parents
Still have more questions? Check out our FAQs for parents.

Parents Clubs
Parents Clubs are a welcome source of support for a collegiate chapter and provide an opportunity for parents of chapter members to get acquainted. Parents Clubs provide an opportunity for parents to share in some of their daughter's Sorority experiences, while contributing to their daughter's chapter! To find out more about Parents Clubs, email gammaphibeta@gammaphibeta.org. 

A mother's charm and pin is available for purchase from the Sorority's official jeweler and may be worn by parents of initiated members to show support for their daughter and Gamma Phi Beta.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/parents FAQs for Parents http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/faqsforparents What is sorority recruitment?
Recruitment (formerly known as rush) is a time set aside once or twice a year for non-Greek women to meet sorority members, learn about our sisterhood and decide which sorority would be the best fit for them. Membership in a sorority is voluntary and is the result of a mutual selection process.

How much does it cost to become a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority?
Each Gamma Phi Beta chapter has fixed expenses including international and local dues, new member fees and housing fees (determined by the chapter). Additionally, there is a one-time initiation fee, and a membership badge must also be purchased. During recruitment a detailed statement of member financial obligations will be provided.

Membership dues fund leadership training, program development, chapter maintenance and a lifetime subscription to The Crescent, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority's magazine.

What is a legacy?
A legacy is a sister, daughter, granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, including the "step" version of each of these relations.

What is my role as a parent?
We encourage parents to be supportive and learn as much as possible about Gamma Phi Beta Sorority throughout your daughter's membership. The Crescent, Gamma Phi Beta's magazine, will be sent to your home address until your daughter graduates - we encourage you to check it out, too! This will give you insight into your daughter's membership experience. 

Many chapters have a Parents Club or host a Parents' Weekend, giving parents the opportunity to learn more about the Sorority, meet your daughter's Gamma Phi Beta sisters and tour the chapter facilities. Parents Clubs provide an opportunity for parents to get acquainted and share in some of their daughter's Sorority experiences.  

What are Gamma Phi Beta Sorority's policies on the use of alcohol and illegal substances?
Gamma Phi Beta expects its members to obey all federal, state and local laws, while abiding to the Sorority's policies and standards. Gamma Phi Beta promotes the development of friendship and sisterhood in an alcohol and drug-free environment and actively educates our members about risk management, personal responsibility and good decision-making practices.

Gamma Phi Beta also has strict guidelines for hosting social events, with the expectation that chapters always provide a safe environment for members. If policies are violated, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority will take appropriate action and ensure that additional education and appropriate disciplinary measures are instituted.

What are the grade requirements for membership in Gamma Phi Beta?
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.4 from college or 2.8 from high school is required for initiation by Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Exceptions may be made with approval of the chapter advisor and the chapter's regional coordinator after consultation with the sorority coordinator-scholarship.  
(Note: grades are determined at pledging, not at time of Initiation.) 

Our chapters are strongly encouraged to set a minimum high school cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 for entering freshmen and a minimum of the all women's or all sorority average, whichever is higher, for other students. 

Do all initiated members need to live in the chapter facility?
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority policy states that all initiated chapter must members live in the chapter facility unless:
  • The member is living at home with her parents/guardians
  • University rules prohibit members from living in the chapter house 
  • Employment prevents a chapter member from living in the chapter house 
  • The chapter house is fully occupied

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Fall 2013
University of Central Florida - Advisors are needed for our new chapter at the University of Central Florida! Please email Annabel Jones, sorority coordinator-new chapter if you are interested in serving as an advisor. For general questions contact Terri Briggs, sorority director-colony development. If you would like to write a reference for a potential new member at the UCF new chapter, please complete the reference form and email it to gammaphibetaucf@gmail.com.
 
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Interested in volunteering? Please email Robin Baskin, sorority coordinator-new chapter if you are interested in serving on the UTC advisory board. For general questions contact Terri Briggs, sorority director-colony development. If you would like to write a reference for a potential new member at the UTC new chapter, please complete the reference form and email it to gammaphibetautc@gmail.com.

Spring 2014
Duke University - Interested in volunteering? Please email Kristen Slaughter, sorority coordinator-new chapter if you are interested in volunteering for the advisory board. For general questions contact Terri Briggs, sorority director-colony development. If you would like to write a reference for a potential new member at the new chapter, please complete the reference form and email it to gammaphibetaduke@gmail.com.

Recolonizing our Beta Xi Chapter at Ohio State University - Advisors are needed for our recolonization The Ohio State University. Please email Fran Lapham, sorority coordinator-new chapter if you are interested in serving as an advisor. For general questions contact Terri Briggs, sorority director-colony development. If you would like to write a reference for a potential new member, please complete the reference form and email it to gammaphibetaosu@gmail.com.

 
Spring 2015 or Later
Columbia University 

Fall 2015 or Later
Re-colonizing our Chi Chapter at Oregon State University 
Virginia Commonwealth University

Help out Gamma Phi Beta on our newest campuses and write a reference for a new member!


Start a Collegiate Chapter
Gamma Phi Beta chapters are founded through a process called "extension." Extension is the addition of a Gamma Phi Beta chapter to the Panhellenic system at a college or university, or the establishment of a chapter and a sorority system on a campus where previously none had existed. Click here to learn more about starting a collegiate chapter. 

Newest Collegiate Chapters
Eta Iota Chapter at Rockhurst University 
Eta Eta Chapter at the University of South Florida
Eta Theta Chapter at the University of Connecticut 
Gamma Chi Chapter re-colonized at Texas State University-San Marcos
Eta Zeta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati

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Those with legacies (daughters, sisters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of members, including "step" relations) are also encouraged to complete a Reference Form and email or mail it to the chapter's Alumnae Reference Chairwoman to introduce a legacy candidate. References help identify legacies so chapters can responsibly recruit them with special consideration.

Reference Form 
Click here to download a Reference Form (fill in PDF).

Where to Send Reference Forms
Information on where to send Reference Forms can be found by clicking here (requires member login). This information is organized by state and chapter. Send this form to the chapter's area reference chairwoman (ARC) or the chapter at the college/university the potential new member will attend. Please do not send this form to International Headquarters. If you have questions, call 303.799.1874. 

References for New Chapter Members 
We also encourage members to write references for potential new members at our future new chapters. 
]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/recommendamember Start a Collegiate Chapter http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/startacollegiatechapter
On a campus with an existing Panhellenic, the Panhellenic votes with a unanimous/majority result to invite another sorority to campus. Once the decision is made to invite an organization to campus, NPC notifies the 26 NPC organizations of the opportunity, and necessary measures are taken by interesting sororities to start the extension process. 
 
There are many factors that determine whether a campus needs another sorority including:
  • Number of women not placed during regular recruitment 
  • Number of women interested in the Greek experience 
  • Housing availability and/or requirements 
  • Determining if existing groups are at maximum size 
This protocol is based on binding agreements followed by all 26 NPC member groups.

Please contact extension@gammaphibeta.org for more information or clarification, or check out the National Panhellenic Conference website, for detailed polices on the extension process.

We are thrilled you are interested in Gamma Phi Beta Sorority!
]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/startacollegiatechapter Volunteer for the Sorority http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/volunteerforthesorority Do you want to make a difference? Impact others? Connect with sisters? Help Gamma Phi Beta shine now and in the future?

Gamma Phi Beta volunteers are valuable supporters who devote their time, energy, experience and expertise to the Sorority. They impact policies and programs that affect our sisterhood and play an active role in advancing the future of our Sorority. The benefits our Sorority and collegians receive from our strong core of alumnae volunteers are immeasurable and help our Sorority shine!

Personal and Professional Development
Volunteer positions provide our members with excellent opportunities for professional development and personal growth. Our volunteers work in a variety of areas for the Sorority and can explore new areas of individual interest while expanding their team-working, communication and relationship-building skills. Any résumé is enhanced through volunteerism as your sharpen your business savvy, career knowledge, time-management and aptitude.

Sisterhood and Networking
Gamma Phi Beta volunteers develop new friendships with sisters across the country. Volunteer opportunities vary from working with collegians to working with other alumnae. Volunteers connect with each other at Convention, conferences and small group meetings. Our Sorority volunteers enjoy working with other members and inspiring the highest type of womanhood as they develop lasting relationships.

Whatever your schedule allows, Gamma Phi Beta has a volunteer position for you! You can start small by volunteering at a one-time event such as recruitment or Initiation; some members even "e-volunteer," serving volunteer hours electronically.

Contact us for more information or questions about volunteering for Gamma Phi Beta. 

Gamma Phi Beta Foundation
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Heidi Moore for more information.

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Start an Alumnae Chapter
Helen Dodge, a Founder of Gamma Phi Beta and the first president of Alpha Chapter, was also the first member to become an alumna of Gamma Phi Beta. However, she had no choice of alumnae organizations to affiliate as none existed at the time. 

As additional Greek-letter chapters were added to the sisterhood, women became aware of the bonds of Gamma Phi Beta that existed outside their schools and areas. Women were members first and foremost - for life. At Convention 1892, the concept of alumnae chapters was approved, and the first alumnae chapter, Chicago Alumnae Chapter, was installed. 

All of our alumnae chapters offer friendship, career contacts, a support network, leadership training, philanthropic projects and continuing sisterhood. Will our newest Gamma Phi Beta alumnae chapter be coming soon to your city? If you live in an area without an alumnae chapter, you can help establish one!  

Contact us via the Contact Us page to get started!

What is the Alumna Initiate program? 
Gamma Phi Beta's Alumna Initiate program encourages alumnae chapters to invite women who never joined a National Panhellenic Conference sorority to join our sisterhood. 

An alumna initiate may be any woman who meets the high standards of Gamma Phi Beta membership. She may be a personal or work friend, neighbor, family member or university faculty or staff.

Alumna initiates will enjoy new friendships, involvement and opportunities to make worthwhile contributions to the Sorority and their community.

For more information about the Alumna Initiate program, contact us via the Contact Us page.
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/joinasanalumna National Panhellenic Conference http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/nationalpanhellenicconference National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), the premier advocacy and support organization for the advancement of the sorority experience 

Founded in 1902, NPC provides support and guidance for its 26 member inter/national women's sororities/fraternities, serving as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. All member groups consent to uphold the Unanimous Agreements which were developed to promote cooperation and positive relationships between all groups.

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/nationalpanhellenicconference Panhellenic Awards and Scholarships http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/panhellenicawardsandscholarships
Annually, Gamma Phi Beta presents the Panhellenic Impact Award to College Panhellenics across North America to recognize programs that promote the Greek community positively to students, faculty, administrators and members of the local community.
 
A $250 grant and award plaque are presented to the winning college Panhellenic at each regional conference. Click the links below to download the Gamma Phi Beta Panhellenic Impact Award applications. 
 
Additionally, the National Panhellenic Conference Foundation offers scholarships for outstanding Panhellenic women. Scholarship applications are available here.  
 
Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values 
2012-13 Application

Northeast Greek Leadership Association 
2012-13 Application 
 
Southeastern Panhellenic Association 
2012-13 Application 

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/panhellenicawardsandscholarships Interfraternal Resources http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/inerfraternalresources Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee 
For the past few years, fraternity and sorority leaders have been working together to build a positive presence in Washington, D.C., that helps to protect the fraternal experience we offer our members. A logical extension of those efforts is the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC), which seeks to provide financial aid to the campaigns of federal office candidates (House, Senate and President) who support the objectives of fraternity life. Formed on March 1, 2005, the FSPAC enables Greeks to work together to visibly support our brothers and sisters in Congress and those who champion Greek issues. Click here to learn more. 
 
CHIA
Gamma Phi Beta is proud to collaborate with other national fraternities and sororities to encourage Congress to pass legislation to facilitate tax-deductible contributions for chapter housing infrastructure improvement. 

The Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA) is proposed legislation that would make a simple change in the tax code. This change would go a long way in improving the condition and safety of Greek student housing facilities. Specifically, the bill would allow tax-deductible charitable contributions made to Greek educational foundations to be used for infrastructure improvements and the installation of fire detection and prevention systems in local not-for-profit student housing.
 
NIC 
Founded in 1909, the North-American Interfraternity Conference is the trade association representing 75 international and national men's fraternities. The NIC serves to advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the educational mission of the host institutions. Today, the NIC has approximately 5,500 chapters located on more than 800 campuses in the United States and Canada with approximately 350,000 undergraduate members. Click here to learn more. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/inerfraternalresources Sorority Terms http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/sororityterms Advisors
Alumnae members who offer guidance and counsel to collegiate chapter members. 
 
Alumna [uh-luhm-nuh]
A member who is no longer in college; the plural is alumnae [uh-luhm-nee]. 
 
Badge
The badge (pin) is a symbol of an initiated member and her lifetime commitment to the Sorority. It may only be worn after Initiation. 
 
Bid
A formal invitation to join a sorority. 
 
Bid Day
The last day of recruitment when new members accept their bids and officially join a sorority. 
 
Big/Little Sisters
A Big Sister is a special friend in the chapter who helps her Little Sister become acquainted with college, sorority life and Gamma Phi Beta. As a role model and mentor, she always sets a fine example of the highest type of womanhood and is especially concerned about the welfare of her Little Sister. 
 
Chapter
A campus-based group of members who are affiliated with a National Panhellenic Conference inter/national organization. 
 
Chapter House/Suite/Facility
Depending on the campus, the location where the sorority members live and/or hold their meetings. 
 
College Panhellenic
The cooperative organization composed of National Panhellenic Conference sororities on the campus. 
 
Greeks
The informal name given to members of sororities and fraternities. 
 
Initiation
The formal ceremony that brings a new member into full Greek membership. Each chapter has a different set of requirements that must be met in order to be initiated. 
 
Legacy
A sister, daughter, granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a member of Gamma Phi Beta, including the "step" version of each of these relations. 
 
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
National Panhellenic Conference, founded in 1902, is an umbrella organization for 26 inter/national women's fraternities and sororities. Gamma Phi Beta is one of seven founding members of NPC.
 
New Chapter 
A newly-formed sorority/fraternity on campus that has yet to receive its chapter charter. New chapters have to fulfill requirements set by the college and national organization before becoming a chapter. 
   
New Member
A new member who has accepted the bid of a fraternity or sorority, but has not been initiated. 
 
Philanthropy
A service project sponsored by a chapter from which donations of goods, money and/or time are given to charitable organizations supported by the Sorority. 
 
Potential New Member (PNM)
A woman participating in recruitment. 
 
Quota
The maximum number each sorority can pledge during formal recruitment. This number is determined by the Panhellenic council at each school and is based on many different factors. 
 
Recruitment
Recruitment is a time set aside once or twice a year for non-Greek women to meet sorority members, learn about the sisterhood and decide which sorority would be the best fit. Membership in a sorority is voluntary and is the result of a mutual selection process. 
 
Recruitment Counselor
Sorority women who disaffiliate with their own chapter during recruitment to help the potential new members with the selection process. They offer impartial support and answer questions during recruitment. 
 
References
Every woman participating in Gamma Phi Beta recruitment is required to have a member-supplied reference expressing the qualities that make her a good candidate for membership.
 
Ritual
Symbolic gestures or ceremonies, often kept secret, preformed only by initiated members of the sorority.
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/sororityterms Where to Send Reference Forms http://www.gammaphibeta.org/join/wheretosendreferenceforms Please click here (updated June 24, 2013) for the alumnae reference chairwoman list. This information is organized by state and chapter. Send the reference form to the chapter's area reference chairwoman (ARC) or the chapter at the college/university the potential new member will attend. Please do not send the reference form to International Headquarters. If you have questions, call 303.799.1874. 

Reference Form 
Click here to download a Reference Form (fill in PDF).
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