New Member Experience
When women join Gamma Phi Beta, they are considered new members. During this time, they complete Fidelity for New Members, an educational program designed to increase engagement and cultivate sisterhood. The program includes both online and in-person activities.
New member education lasts four weeks and prepares new members for Initiation into Gamma Phi Beta. The following is a short description of what she’ll learn and do each week of Fidelity for New Members.
Week 1
- Meet other new members
- Learn about the Sorority’s history, Core Values, policies and financial obligations
- Meet the financial vice president (FVP)
- Meet with her Carnation Crew
- Participate in a sisterhood program designed to meet new friends
- Meet her Gamma Gal
Week 2
- Learn about the obligations and perks of membership as well as the Sorority’s academic requirements and resources
- Meet the education vice president (EVP) and public relations vice president (PRVP)
- Meet with her Carnation Crew
- Participate in a sisterhood program designed to meet new friends
- Meet her Phi Friend
Week 3
- Learn about philanthropy in Gamma Phi Beta, the Sorority’s conferences and events and the three entities of Gamma Phi Beta
- Meet the panhellenic affairs vice president (PAVP) and administrative vice president (AVP)
- Meet with her Carnation Crew
- Participate in a sisterhood program designed to build confidence
- Meet her Gamma Gal
Week 4
- Learn about what to expect during Gamma Phi Beta’s Initiation service
- Meet the membership vice president (MVP)
- Meet with her Carnation Crew
- Participate in a sisterhood program designed to review what she’s learned during new member education
- Participate in a sisterhood program designed to express gratitude