Position Statements

The membership of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority shall be composed of women who meet and maintain the Sorority Standards of Membership.

There shall be no membership selection discrimination based upon race, color, religion, handicap, sexual preference or national origin permitted in any chapter of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority reaffirms its position and that of the National Panhellenic Conference that as soon as two NPC groups have been formed on a campus, a College Panhellenic with its own judicial system must be formed.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority affirms its support for the concept of Greek Councils as a forum to discuss common issues and concerns on those campuses that require a Greek Council.

Greek Councils are being formed on campuses to take the place of Panhellenic, Interfraternity and NPHC Councils. These Greek Councils may have no appreciation for the challenges and differences of the various subgroups. If a Panhellenic Council is not allowed to form, this could be a violation of federal civil rights laws governing freedom of association. It may also interfere with the existing contractual relationships between NPC and individual members groups on the campus.

All members of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority will adhere to all federal, state/provincial, local, college/university, NPC and Gamma Phi Beta laws, policies and regulations regarding Internet usage. Because the Internet has a worldwide audience, members must understand that they are representing Gamma Phi Beta to the public at all times. It is incumbent on them to preserve and protect Gamma Phi Beta's name, image and reputation. This policy applies to all members when Gamma Phi Beta is mentioned.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority reaffirms its position and that of the Fraternity Executives Association, members of the National Panhellenic Conference and members of the Interfraternity Conference that auxiliary groups such as Little Sister and Big Brother groups are not desirable adjuncts to our collegiate chapters. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority does not recognize membership in these auxiliary groups. Chapters of Gamma Phi Beta shall eliminate present Little Brother auxiliary groups through a gradual phasing-out process.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority expects each of its new members and members to maintain their sexual integrity. To this purpose, each chapter of Gamma Phi Beta shall sponsor annual educational programming in at least one of the following areas:

1. Sex role expectations and the male-female relationship.
2. Date rape.
3. Sexually transmitted diseases.
4. Responsible sexual behavior.
5. Social conduct which will lead to healthy attitudes and relationships between the sexes.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority supports the position of other National Panhellenic Conference groups that there is no place for sorority women in fraternity recruitment.

Gamma Phi Beta feels strongly that potential members should pledge an organization based on the organization's values, programming and members, not because of those helping them recruit.