The appointed National Chairman who supervises alumnae activities in her area.
A woman, not enrolled in college, who invited to become an initiated member because of her connection with, iand interest in, Delta Zeta. She must be approved by the National Council.
A gold lamp with four pearls and a diamond in the flame. It is worn only by initiated members and placed over the heart above all other pins.
A formal invitation extended by a sorority to a potential new member to become pledged to their chapter.
An initiated member who sponsors, advises and guides a New Member through her pledgeship and initiation.
A document written by each chapter to spell out its local policies; subordinate to the National Bylaws.
A newly graduated Delta Zeta who is hired by the National Council to visit college chapters to assist them with leadership training, collegiate programming and recruitment activities.
A local Delta Zeta alumna who volunteers her time to act as an advisor for the chapter.
A ceremony in which a member reveals having been given a lavalier, fraternity pin, or engagement ring.
The single, organized group of a sorority on a campus. The local group of a national sorority.
A Noun, - a member in undergraduate studies
An Adjective, - describing the undergraduate members in a chapter.
The organization of a group before they become an installed as a full fledged chapter.
Enables chapters that did not pledge quota or reach total to pledge additional women immediately following the designated formal recruitment period and throughout the year.
The sorority's boutique of Delta Zeta clothing and accessories, housed at National Headquarters.
The process of establishing new chapters of Delta Zeta.
A series of parties given by each Sorority during a period which is scheduled and governed by Panhellenic Council.
The Delta Zeta Foundation is a separate corporate entity that assists the sorority by providing scholarship and funding other educational/philanthropic programs.
National celebration of Delta Zeta chapters to commemorate the founding of the sorority on October 24, 1902.
The fulfillment of all moral, academic, financial or other obligations required of a Delta Zeta member or chapter.
Term applied to members of all sororities and fraternities.
Persecutin or harassing with humiliating tasks, words, or actions. Forbidden by Delta Zeta Sorority.
A chapter's living or meeting facility.
A woman who is undergoing or has undergone the Initiation Ceremony. She has met all necessary requirements for initiation and remains active within the college chapter.
A formal ritual to designate the official acceptance into Delta Zeta Sorority after which the new initiate may wear the Crest and the Badge.
The establishment and chartering of a new Delta Zeta chapter.
The official publication of Delta Zeta Sorority. All initiated members receive a lifetime subscription.
The special time set aside before initiation for sisterhood and closeness to prepare the New Member.
A potential member who is a biological or adopted daughter, granddaughter, greatgranddaughter or sister of an initiated member (alive or deceased) of any Delta Zeta chapter. This may include half-sisters or step relations if the relationship to the Delta Zeta member has been a close one.
The governing leadership of Delta Zeta. These women are elected at the National Convention and serve for a two year term.
The biennial meeting of the sorority. Delegates from chaptes and alumna groups form the Convention body, charged with conducting the sorority's business.
The building that houses the Delta Zeta Sorority and Foundation offices and the Historical Museum. Located at 202 East Church Street, Oxford, OH 45056. The telephone number is 513/523-7597.
An organization of 26 national sororities which meets regularly to share concerns and provide mutual solutions and support.
A young woman, chosen by the chapter to become a member of Delta Zeta, during the period in which she is preparing to be initiated.
The number of New Members, determined by the local college Panhellenic, which any chapter may pledge during a specific school period.
Appointed by National Council to supervise the CCDs and collegiate chapters within an assigned region.
The sorority ceremonies celebrated and conducted by every chapter; the secret rites of membership.
The allowable chapter size, as determined by college Panhellenic, including both New Members and members.
Specific procedures and ethics that are unamimously agreed upon by all 26 NPC groups.
Delta Zeta's web site addres is www.deltazeta.org. The web site includes email connections for National Council, Foundation Trustees, National Chairmen, RCCs, CCDs, College Chapter Presidents, and Area Alumnae Teams. Members may also register their email addresses online and search for other members in the email directory. Visitors can purchase DZ DeZigns merchandise and Delta Zeta Jewerly through the online Delta Zeta Shop. Links are available to college and alumnae chapters that have websites. Listserves and discussion forum are also available for chapter officers. Legacy and Reference forms can be downloaded, and donations to the Delta Zeta Foundation can be made online.
Bylaws
Chapter Consultant
College Chapter Director (CCD)
Candlelighting/
Candlepass
Chapter
Collegian
Collegiate
Colony
Conituous Open
Bidding (COB)
DZ Designs
Extension
Formal Recruitment
Foundation
Founder's Day
Good Standing
Greek
Hazing
House
Initiate
Initiation
Installation
The LAMP
Lamplighting
Legacy
National Council
National Convention
National Headquarters
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
New Member
Quota
Regional Collegiate Coordinate (RCC)
Ritual
Total
Unanimous Agreements
Web Site