Our Mission & Values

  • Our Mission

    To foster a nurturing environment that provides women the opportunity to achieve their potential through life-long commitment to intellectual growth, individual worth, and service to humanity.

     

    Our Vision

    Gamma Phi Beta will be a leader among women's organizations by:

    • Providing programming that addresses issues relevant to women and society
    • Seeking cultural, demographic, and economic diversity
    • Is member-driven

     

    Our Values

    • Moral and ethical integrity in all aspects of life
    • Striving for excellence on all levels
    • Self-reliance within a supportive environment
    • Leadership on campus and in the community
    • Celebrating the individual

     

    Our Goals

    • Become a member-driven organization
    • Bring "lifetime membership" to life
    • Strengthen our financial position
    • Provide relevant programs based on future trends

     


    Gamma Phi Beta International Headquarters

    12737 East Euclid Drive
    Centennial, CO 80111-6445
    Phone: (303) 799-1874
    Fax: (303 799-1876
    http://www.gammaphibeta.org


     

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    Key Facts

    In 1882, Dr. Frank Smalley coined the word "sorority" for Gamma Phi Beta, making it the first women's society to be known by that name.

    • Object: To promote the highest type of womanhood.
    • Founded: November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University
    • Founders: Helen M. Dodge, Francis E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, Mary A. Bingham
    • Official Flower: The pink carnation
    • Colors: Brown and Mode (dark and light brown)
    • Creed: Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty
    • Open Motto: "Founded Upon A Rock."
    • Symbol: The crescent moon
    • Local Nickname: Gamma Phi, G-Phi