Upsilon Chapter History Lesson

Objectives To explain the history of the Upsilon Chapter at the University of Houston for new members

History

Fall of 2003 - initiated as an interest group at the University of Houston Interest group grew to the original ten Alpha Class members of Phi Sigma Rho Colony at UH Alpha Class members learned the secrets and traditions of Phi Sigma Rho and were inducted in to the sorority on June 19, 2004 December of 2004 - officially recognized by the University through the Department of Campus Activities Fall of 2005 - Alpha Class members rushed for a Beta Class Friday, October 7, 2005 - We inducted six new Beta Class members Fall of 2005 - We were granted our charter!

On December 3, 2005, the University of Houston colony became the Upsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Rho.

All together, we initiated fourteen girls that day, eight Alpha Class members and six new Beta Class members. We made history that day having the chapter installation, alpha class initiation, and beta class initiation in one day…also known as Triple I.

History

Chapter installed on December 3, 2005 Founding members – Sharon James Drake – Cristina Cavazos – Ngozi Egele – Ivie Ogiamien – Sree Reddy – Maricruz Silva – Jessica Westover-Folks – Trishia Saulog

Colors

– Navy Blue – Silver

Motto

– “Forever United”

Insignia

Current Executive Board

President – Ashley Cortes Vice President - Internal – Sarah Hinojosa Vice President - External – Aubrey Swilling Treasurer – Amber Morgan Secretary – Samantha Smith Social Chair – Bonnie Scott Co-Recruitment Chair – Nikita Williams Co-Recruitment Chair – Mery Arce Membership Educator – Cindy Sanchez

Advisors

President finds and asks a faculty member if they would like to be our advisor. She explains to the faculty member what the tasks and responsibilities are. If she accepts, then chapter is presented with the candidate and then chapter votes.

Faculty advisor – Dr. Zerda (former) – Juanita Hall (former) – Toni Richerson Alumna advisor – N/A

Regional Field Director

Our RFD – Helps us solve any issues that don’t necessarily fall under nationals – Serves as a resource Length of term: 1 Academic Year – Remaining length of term: 4 months Current Regional Field Director – Lacey Chavez

UH Greek Life

Center of Fraternity and Sorority Life Attend 2 meetings a semester Events sponsored by Greek Life – Frontier Fiesta – Homecoming We are a Special Interest Sorority!

http://www.uh.edu/cfsl/chapters/sororities.html

Next Week

Knowledge Assessment – Local Chapter