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'''The Epsilon Chapter of Delta Delta Delta''' was founded at [[Knox]] on Thanksgiving of 1889, one year to the day after the Alpha chapter was founded at Boston University. Epsilon Chapter is second-longest running chapter. [[Knox]] is known in Tri Delta history as the host of the first ever Tri Delta National Convention in 1893, and both the Delta who wrote the lyrics to Alpha Theta Phi and the Delta who designed the flag were members of Epsilon Chapter. As a non-residential chapter, Epsilon uses their Lodge for ceremonies, meetings, recruitment events, alumni gatherings, and as a place to spend time with sisters. | '''The Epsilon Chapter of Delta Delta Delta''' was founded at [[Knox]] on Thanksgiving of 1889, one year to the day after the Alpha chapter was founded at Boston University. Epsilon Chapter is second-longest running chapter. [[Knox]] is known in Tri Delta history as the host of the first ever Tri Delta National Convention in 1893, and both the Delta who wrote the lyrics to Alpha Theta Phi and the Delta who designed the flag were members of Epsilon Chapter. As a non-residential chapter, Epsilon uses their Lodge for ceremonies, meetings, recruitment events, alumni gatherings, and as a place to spend time with sisters. | ||
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Delta Delta Delta Ritual Meaning
The Epsilon Chapter of Delta Delta Delta was founded at Knox on Thanksgiving of 1889, one year to the day after the Alpha chapter was founded at Boston University. Epsilon Chapter is second-longest running chapter. Knox is known in Tri Delta history as the host of the first ever Tri Delta National Convention in 1893, and both the Delta who wrote the lyrics to Alpha Theta Phi and the Delta who designed the flag were members of Epsilon Chapter. As a non-residential chapter, Epsilon uses their Lodge for ceremonies, meetings, recruitment events, alumni gatherings, and as a place to spend time with sisters.
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Founding
On Thanksgiving Eve of 1888, Sarah Ida Shaw established Tri Delta so that there might be a woman's Fraternity devoted to the principles of truth, self-sacrifice, and friendship. It was originally formed as an alternative to the secret societies common to the times. Today, Tri Delta is one of the largest national sororities, embodied by over 200,000 women across the United States and Canada. The Founders of ΔΔΔ:
 Sarah Ida Shaw
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 Eleanor Dorcas Pond
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 Florence Isabelle Stewart
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 Isabel Morgan Breed
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Purpose
The purpose of Delta Delta Delta shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way. It shall also be the purpose of Delta Delta Delta to promote and develop mutually beneficial relationships between the Fraternity and the colleges and universities where the Fraternity has established chapters, to develop qualities of unselfish leadership among its members, and to encourage them to assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the highest responsibilities of college women.
Written in 1888 by Sarah Ida Shaw, Boston
Philanthropy
Tri Delta has a long history of commitment to raising funds for worthy causes. What started as war related and international service projects during WWI grew as the Fraternity did, and by 1970, the idea of a national philanthropy was expressed. The 1974 Convention recommended a program focusing on pediatric oncology and hematology, and Children's Cancer Charities was born. Since 1974, Tri Delta has raised over $14 million to fund children's cancer hospitals, research facilities, and camps. In 1999, Tri Delta partnered with St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Individual chapters also volunteer for local hospitals, raising funds and spirits with their dedication, compassion, and hard work. In addition to raising funds, Tri Delta dedicated a 'Teen Room' at St. Jude's to give teen patients a place to hang out, and in September 2002 pledged to raise $1 million for the project. Instead, we raised $1.3 million in just 3 years! Tri Delta's new commitment is to raise $7 million in the next 5-7 years to fund an entire floor at St. Jude's.
Tri Delta annually sponsors the Greeks at Bat event to raise funds for St. Jude.
Recruitment
There are two different types of Recruitment: Formal and Informal.
Formal Recruitment happens each Winter Term and is organized by The Panhellenic Council. Interested girls are invited to attend a mixer where they can mingle with Greek women of all affiliations in a fun and impartial environment. Each girl will then attend parties with each sorority separately. Each house hosts a social and a philanthropic event.
Informal Recruitment happens in the Fall for upperclasswomen and in the Winter immediately following Formal and then again in the Spring for all years. Each organization runs their own Informal, and will invite girls to their house to participate in social and philanthropic events. Girls can attend Informal Rush for one, two, or all groups.
Firsts
- First women's fraternity to be founded as a national organization with complete plans for governmental structure and expansion.
- First to plan an alumnae system.
- First to publish a book-length history: A Detailed Record of Delta Delta Delta, 1888-1907.
- First women's fraternity to hold a national Leadership Conference.
- First to establish a central office (now called Executive Office).
- First women's fraternity to have a social networking tool online. (InCircle)
- Tri Delta was the first NPC group to adopt a central accounting system for its collegiate chapters.
- Tri Delta pioneered chapter visitation in 1905, appointing an officer to visit all chapters.
- In 2002, Tri Delta created a life member program (Life Loyal) to recognize members who want to support the continued growth and development of the Fraternity.
