Sigma Delta Tau
| Sigma Delta Tau | |
|---|---|
| ΣΔΤ | |
| Founded | March 25, 1917 Cornell University (Ithaca, New York) |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National with International Affiliates |
| Mission statement | "It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy and humanity." |
| Vision statement | To prepare and empower women to change and make an impact on the world |
| Motto |
Patriae Multae Spes Una One Hope of Many People |
| Colors | Cafe au Lait Old Blue |
| Symbol | Torch |
| Flower | Golden Tea Rose |
| Jewel | Lapis Lazuli |
| Publication | The Torch |
| Philanthropy | Prevent Child Abuse America |
| Chapters | 106 |
| Members | 60,000+ collegiate |
| Headquarters |
714 Adams Street Carmel, Indiana USA |
| Homepage | http://www.sigmadeltatau.org/ |
Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ) is a national sorority and is recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference. The original name, Sigma Delta Phi, was changed after the women discovered a sorority with the same name already existed. Today, Sigma Delta Tau has over 60,000 initiates from 100 chapters around the United States. The 100th chapter to be initiated was the Delta Kappa Chapter at Western Connecticut State University on March 25, 2012, the sorority's 95th anniversary.
Sigma Delta Tau was founded by seven Jewish women: Dora Bloom Turteltaub, Amy Apfel Tishman, Marian Gerber Greenberg, Grace Srenco Grossman, Inez Dane Ross, Regene Freund Cohane, and Lenore Rubinow. There is no religious requirement for membership to the sorority, and prides itself on being inclusive of all, as well as being historically jewish. The national philanthropy of Sigma Delta Tau is Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), as well as Jewish Women International (JWI) and Women for Women. Over the past three years, Sigma Delta Tau has partnered with JWI and OPI to sell and exclusive purple nail polish color during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The color is called "Girls Achieve Grape-ness."
The membership badge is represented by the torch.
The current badge is a jeweled gold torch. On the front of the torch are the Greek letters ΣΔΤ, with 6 pearls and a diamond. The badge is worn strictly as an emblem of membership and only by initiated members. New Members of Sigma Delta Tau wear a different badge, a gold torch enameled in old blue, representing the colors of the sorority, cafe au lait and old blue. The new member pin is only worn during the new member period.
The official flower is the golden tea rose and the sorority jewel is the lapis lazuli. The sorority coat of arms combines all the elements of Sigma Delta Tau. The colors of Sigma Delta Tau are cafe au lait and old blue. The sorority's symbol is the Torch, which is also the name of its national publication.
At the 1982 National Convention, the convention body unanimously agreed to adopt Prevent Child Abuse America as Sigma Delta Tau's National Philanthropy. Prevent Child Abuse America is a voluntary organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse through citizen action. Each Sigma Delta Tau chapter conducts an annual service project, educational program, or major fund raiser for the benefit of Prevent Child Abuse America. Together, the SDT chapters contribute more than $300,000 each year to their National Philanthropy.
Sigma Delta Tau supports the mission of Jewish Women International…to make certain that all girls and women have the fundamental right to live in a safe home, thrive in healthy relationships and realize the full potential of their personal strength. Jewish Women International (JWI) works to ensure that all women and girls thrive in healthy relationships, control their financial futures and realize the full potential of their personal strength. JWI is a leading Jewish organization empowering women and girls of all backgrounds through economic literacy, community training, healthy relationships, and the proliferation of women’s leadership.
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