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About Gamma Phi Beta

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: We build confident women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make a difference in the world around us.

Vision: To inspire the highest type of womanhood.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, one of the 10 oldest women’s organizations in North America and the first to be called a “sorority,” was founded November 11, 1874, at Syracuse University in New York.

Our Guiding Principles

  • We promote lifelong commitment, intellectual and personal growth and service to humanity.
  • We perpetuate our heritage as we commit to the growth of our Sorority.
  • We foster enduring friendships.
  • We advocate ethical behavior, respect, authenticity, accountability and integrity.
  • We aspire to excellence in all that we do.

Our Motto

Founded on a rock.

"Since the rock is the firmest and most enduring substance, able to withstand the ravages of time, and offering the strongest protection, it seemed fitting that Gamma Phi Beta should be thus founded." – Founder E. Adeline Curtis (Syracuse, 1874)

Core Values

Our Badge

The Gamma Phi Beta badge has a rich history. It was designed by Tiffany & Co. in 1874 and every Gamma Phi Beta sister has worn this badge since. Our members wear their badge throughout their lifetime membership and it can be worn over the heart or on a necklace pendant or ring. Members can choose to customize the style of their badge and it can be accompanied by a chapter guard and dangles that signify various milestones and officer positions.

Our members take deep pride in their badge. Visit our History page to learn more about the badge's early history.

In 2002, the Crescent Catchers group was formed to rescue lost member badges. Since then, over 400 badges have been rescued, including several from the 1800s. 

Our Symbols

Crescent Moon

Light and Dark Brown

Pink Carnation

Crest

OUR CREED

Gamma Phi Beta from the past has given
A heritage that makes a fuller life.
Gamma Phi Beta in the present bids
Us strive for lasting values and ideals.
Gamma Phi Beta in the days to come
Will prove that fundamentals can endure.
Therefore we shall embody our lives
The truths that make for finer womanhood.

Once more we pledge a loyalty that means
Adherence to all true and noble things;
A learning that enriches all our days
With magic gold that is forever ours;
A labor that each hour will glorify
The simple, common task, the common cause;
A love that will be strong and great enough
To encompass and to pity all the world.

our brand

Gamma Phi Beta is a distinct brand. Our four Founders gave life and a personality to our Sorority by implementing a mission and vision statement and giving symbols like a crescent moon meaning. We know who we are and what we stand for. That’s our brand identity.

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