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Academics [a-kə-ˈde-mik] noun
1. Courses of study taken at a school or college. (1/5 principles of SLG)
2. It is important for me to focus on my academics while in college.
1. Courses of study taken at a school or college. (1/5 principles of SLG)
2. It is important for me to focus on my academics while in college.
Alumna [ə-ˈləm-nə] noun
1. Initiated members who have graduated from their undergraduate insititution.
2. Three sisters who just graduated are now alumna of our sorority.
1. Initiated members who have graduated from their undergraduate insititution.
2. Three sisters who just graduated are now alumna of our sorority.
Anchor [ˈaŋ-kər] noun
1. The last women in the ship; the woman who is commonly found to be the source of motivation for the group as a whole. She will ensure that her ship will not get off course nor lose sight of their ambitions.
2. As the anchor of her ship, Kaitlin made sure to keep her line motivated and in a positive mood during meetings.
1. The last women in the ship; the woman who is commonly found to be the source of motivation for the group as a whole. She will ensure that her ship will not get off course nor lose sight of their ambitions.
2. As the anchor of her ship, Kaitlin made sure to keep her line motivated and in a positive mood during meetings.
Associate Member(AM)[ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌāt, -sē- mem-bər] noun
1. A woman who has been inducted into Sigma Lambda Gamma and is going through the associate member journey to become an initiated member.
2. Generally, associate members are kept a secret to the public.
1. A woman who has been inducted into Sigma Lambda Gamma and is going through the associate member journey to become an initiated member.
2. Generally, associate members are kept a secret to the public.
B
Brother [ˈbrə-thər] noun
1. The fraternity that shares a special relationship with a sorority.
2. The brother fraternity of Sigma Lambda Gamma is Sigma Lambda Beta.
1. The fraternity that shares a special relationship with a sorority.
2. The brother fraternity of Sigma Lambda Gamma is Sigma Lambda Beta.
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Captain [ˈkap-tən] noun
1. The first woman of the ship; granted to the woman who is most commonly defined as the leader of the group.
2. As captain of her line, Catherine kept her line sisters on track as they went through The Journey.
1. The first woman of the ship; granted to the woman who is most commonly defined as the leader of the group.
2. As captain of her line, Catherine kept her line sisters on track as they went through The Journey.
Chain [ˈchān] noun
1. The link between the captain and anchor.
2. Jasmine was the chain in my line. She helped the anchor and kept her on track.
1. The link between the captain and anchor.
2. Jasmine was the chain in my line. She helped the anchor and kept her on track.
Chapter [chap-tər] noun
1. Chartered entity at the local/university group of the larger national sorority.
2. The University of Dubuque Colony was granted chapter status and became the Omicron Epsilon Chapter.
1. Chartered entity at the local/university group of the larger national sorority.
2. The University of Dubuque Colony was granted chapter status and became the Omicron Epsilon Chapter.
Co-Educator [ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər] noun
1. Assists the Educator and guides the associate members through their Journey to become a sister.
2. I was the co-educator for the Alpha Line.
1. Assists the Educator and guides the associate members through their Journey to become a sister.
2. I was the co-educator for the Alpha Line.
Colony [ˈkä-lə-nē] noun
1. The undergraduate entity that is affiliated with Sigma Lambda Gamma working to attain their charter and become an offical chapter.
2.Before becoming a chapter, the sisters are known as a colony to prove that they will follow the prniciples of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
1. The undergraduate entity that is affiliated with Sigma Lambda Gamma working to attain their charter and become an offical chapter.
2.Before becoming a chapter, the sisters are known as a colony to prove that they will follow the prniciples of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
Community Service [kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē ˈsər-vəs] noun
1. Voluntary work by sisters intended to help people in a particular area.
2. This year our chapter volunteered to sponsor the Cinco De Mayo fiesta as our community service.
1. Voluntary work by sisters intended to help people in a particular area.
2. This year our chapter volunteered to sponsor the Cinco De Mayo fiesta as our community service.
Convention [kən-ˈven(t)-shən] noun
1. Chapters in the specific region get together to meet and discuss events and changes within the sorority.
2. Each chapter must send two girls to convention each year.
1. Chapters in the specific region get together to meet and discuss events and changes within the sorority.
2. Each chapter must send two girls to convention each year.
Constitution [ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən] noun
1. A set of laws and guidlines created for the chapter to follow.
2. A chapter can ammend a portion of the constitution if needed.
1. A set of laws and guidlines created for the chapter to follow.
2. A chapter can ammend a portion of the constitution if needed.
Crest [ˈkrest\ noun
1. A special symbol used to represent the organization.
2. The crest has images that signify special things within our sorority.
1. A special symbol used to represent the organization.
2. The crest has images that signify special things within our sorority.
Cultural Awareness [ˈkəlch-rəl əˈwe(ə)rnis] noun
1. Foundation of communication that involves the ability of standing back from ourselves and becoming aware of our cultural values, beliefs and perceptions.
2. Cultural Awareness is one of our five principles.
1. Foundation of communication that involves the ability of standing back from ourselves and becoming aware of our cultural values, beliefs and perceptions.
2. Cultural Awareness is one of our five principles.
Cuzzo's
1. Nickname for fraternity within our family.
2. Our Cuzzos are the Sigma's.
1. Nickname for fraternity within our family.
2. Our Cuzzos are the Sigma's.
D
Daughter [ˈdȯ-tər, ˈdä-] noun
1. A new member of the sorority that is taken care of by an older member.
2. My daughter is Nikki Cruz.
1. A new member of the sorority that is taken care of by an older member.
2. My daughter is Nikki Cruz.
Deuce [ˈdüs] noun
1. The second person in like that backs up the captain.
2. The deuce on my line was Gina Marino.
1. The second person in like that backs up the captain.
2. The deuce on my line was Gina Marino.
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Educator [ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər] noun
1. Guides the associate members through the Journey to become sisters.
2. As an educator it is important to be there for the girls and give them guidence as they become a sister.
1. Guides the associate members through the Journey to become sisters.
2. As an educator it is important to be there for the girls and give them guidence as they become a sister.
F
Founders [ˈfau̇n-dər]noun
1. One that founds or establishes.
2. There were 5 founders of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
1. One that founds or establishes.
2. There were 5 founders of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
Fraternity [frə-ˈtər-nə-tē] noun
1. An organization of male students at a U.S. college.
2.There are two international fraternities at the University of Dubuque.
1. An organization of male students at a U.S. college.
2.There are two international fraternities at the University of Dubuque.
G
Greek Alphabet [ˈgrēk ˈal-fə-ˌbet, -bət] noun
1. A set of twenty-four letters from the Greek language; these letters are used to name fraternities and sororities.
2. All fraternities and sororities should know the greek alphabet by heart.
1. A set of twenty-four letters from the Greek language; these letters are used to name fraternities and sororities.
2. All fraternities and sororities should know the greek alphabet by heart.
Greek Council [ˈgrēk ˈkau̇n(t)-səl] noun
1. An umbrella organization for multicultural and multiethnic fraternities and sororities.
2. Each week, all fraternities and sororities will meet at greek council to go over new news and upcoming events planned.
1. An umbrella organization for multicultural and multiethnic fraternities and sororities.
2. Each week, all fraternities and sororities will meet at greek council to go over new news and upcoming events planned.
H
Hazing
1. the practice of playing unpleasant tricks on someone or forcing someone to do unpleasant things.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma does not haze, it focuses on the empowerment of women.
1. the practice of playing unpleasant tricks on someone or forcing someone to do unpleasant things.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma does not haze, it focuses on the empowerment of women.
Headquarters [ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tər] noun
1. The place from which the sorority is controlled or directed.
2. During my position as VP of Programming, I had to send the girls grades into headquarters.
1. The place from which the sorority is controlled or directed.
2. During my position as VP of Programming, I had to send the girls grades into headquarters.
I
Induction [in-ˈdək-shən] noun
1. The ritual in which a woman becomes an associate member of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
2. Women will be inducted before beginning the process of being a sister.
1. The ritual in which a woman becomes an associate member of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
2. Women will be inducted before beginning the process of being a sister.
Informational [in-fer-mey-shuhn-al] noun
1. An event planned for the public to inform young women about a specific organization.
2. My chapter holds an informational once each semester.
1. An event planned for the public to inform young women about a specific organization.
2. My chapter holds an informational once each semester.
Initiated Member [i-ˈni-shē-ˌāt mem-bər] noun
1. A woman who has gone through The Journey and has been initiated into lifelong sorority membership and is active at the collegiate level.
2. As an innitiated member, a sister can become a part of the Exec board and vote on sorority matters.
1. A woman who has gone through The Journey and has been initiated into lifelong sorority membership and is active at the collegiate level.
2. As an innitiated member, a sister can become a part of the Exec board and vote on sorority matters.
Inititation [i-ˌni-shē-ˈā-shən] noun
1. The ritual in which a woman becomes an official member of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
2. I became an initiated member on April 13, 2012.
1. The ritual in which a woman becomes an official member of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
2. I became an initiated member on April 13, 2012.
J
Journey [ˈjər-nē] noun
1. The process in witch the associate member goes throught to become a sister of SLG.
2. My journey took roughly 10 weeks.
1. The process in witch the associate member goes throught to become a sister of SLG.
2. My journey took roughly 10 weeks.
K
L
Legacy [ˈle-gə-sē] noun
1. A person whose direct relative is an initiated member of the sorority.
2. I would love for my younger sister to become a sister of Sigma Lambda Gamma so that she could be my legacy.
1. A person whose direct relative is an initiated member of the sorority.
2. I would love for my younger sister to become a sister of Sigma Lambda Gamma so that she could be my legacy.
Letters [let-er-z]
1. The greek letters that name the organization.
2. I love to wear my letters, especially to events to represent my sorority.
1. The greek letters that name the organization.
2. I love to wear my letters, especially to events to represent my sorority.
Line [ˈlīn] noun (Also known as Ship)
1. Group of a associate members going through The Journey.
2. There were ten girls on my line.
1. Group of a associate members going through The Journey.
2. There were ten girls on my line.
Line Sister(s)[ˈlīn ˈsis-tər] noun
1. A women who goes through The Journey with another, or more, women.
2. As a sorority we are all sisters, however your line sisters are those who you went through the process with.
1. A women who goes through The Journey with another, or more, women.
2. As a sorority we are all sisters, however your line sisters are those who you went through the process with.
M
Mom [ˈmäm] noun
1. An active member of a sorority who serves as a mentor to a new member, guiding her through the new member program and initiation.
2. My mom is from Alpha chapter and she also has another daughter named Alex.
1. An active member of a sorority who serves as a mentor to a new member, guiding her through the new member program and initiation.
2. My mom is from Alpha chapter and she also has another daughter named Alex.
N
Neophyte (aka Neo) [ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt] noun
1. A new member of a cultural Greek organization.
2. We currently have six new neo's in our organization.
1. A new member of a cultural Greek organization.
2. We currently have six new neo's in our organization.
O
P
Paddle [ˈpa-dəl\] noun
1. A time-honored Greek tradition of welcoming new members to the respective houses. New sorority members are given crafted paddles from their mothers that represent the family of their sorority.
2. My daughter was from Puerto Rico, so I decorated her paddle with her flag and line name "Erelis."
1. A time-honored Greek tradition of welcoming new members to the respective houses. New sorority members are given crafted paddles from their mothers that represent the family of their sorority.
2. My daughter was from Puerto Rico, so I decorated her paddle with her flag and line name "Erelis."
Pan-Hellenic Council
1. An umbrella organization for 26 international women's fraternities and sororities.
2.The pan-hellenic council is a larger scale exec board monitoring all sororities and fraternities.
1. An umbrella organization for 26 international women's fraternities and sororities.
2.The pan-hellenic council is a larger scale exec board monitoring all sororities and fraternities.
Philanthropy [fə-ˈlan(t)-thrə-pē] noun
1. A charitable fundraiser or service project sponsored by a fraternity or sorority.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma's philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness & the TRiO Program.
1. A charitable fundraiser or service project sponsored by a fraternity or sorority.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma's philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness & the TRiO Program.
Principles [ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəl] noun
1. A moral rule or belief of the sorority or fraternity.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma has 5 principles. They include academics, morals & ethics, community service, cultural awareness and social interaction.
1. A moral rule or belief of the sorority or fraternity.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma has 5 principles. They include academics, morals & ethics, community service, cultural awareness and social interaction.
Probate [ˈprō-ˌbāt] noun
1. The "coming out" ceremony for those who were pledging. This normally includes masks covering the faces of those who were pledging until they are revealed as the newest member.
2. We recently had 6 girls reveal themselves at our probate last week.
1. The "coming out" ceremony for those who were pledging. This normally includes masks covering the faces of those who were pledging until they are revealed as the newest member.
2. We recently had 6 girls reveal themselves at our probate last week.
Q
R
Roberts Rule's
1. A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently.
2. Our parliamentarian must know Roberts Rules to make sure our meetings run smoothly and is fair.
1. A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently.
2. Our parliamentarian must know Roberts Rules to make sure our meetings run smoothly and is fair.
S
Sister(s) [ˈsis-tər] noun
1. Women who have all gone through the same process to become a member of a sorority.
2. Currently we have 26 sisters in Sigma Lambda Gamma.
1. Women who have all gone through the same process to become a member of a sorority.
2. Currently we have 26 sisters in Sigma Lambda Gamma.
Sorority [sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē] noun
1. an organization of female students at a U.S. college.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma is one of the fastest growing sororities in the nation.
1. an organization of female students at a U.S. college.
2. Sigma Lambda Gamma is one of the fastest growing sororities in the nation.
T
Twins [ˈtwin] noun
1. When a mom receives two daughters from the same line.
2. We had twins from this line. Both Stephanie and Adrianna chose Catalina as their mom.
1. When a mom receives two daughters from the same line.
2. We had twins from this line. Both Stephanie and Adrianna chose Catalina as their mom.