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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………….................................….. 3 GAMMA PHI BETA STYLE FORMATTING BY CATEGORY OR TERM…………. 4-27 COMMON GRAMMATICAL ERRORS…………………………………………………..... 28-31 PUNCTUATION GUIDE……………………………………………………………………....… 32-35 GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS…………………………………………………………....……. 36 COMMON GAMMA PHI BETA AND GREEK ACRONYMS……….......…...…… 37 HOW TO ATTRIBUTE ALUMNAE AND COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS…………..…. 38 LIST OF GAMMA PHI BETA CHAPTERS…………......................................…. 39-44
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INTRODUC TION These content style guidelines have been developed as a foundation to guide writers by providing a set of clear, simple standards for effective writing. This content style guide is to be used as the preferred reference tool by Sorority members and non-members for establishing a cohesive written message about Gamma Phi Beta. These guidelines will aid in developing effective and aesthetically pleasing communications that properly represent the Gamma Phi Beta organization and membership. This guide should be used in conjunction with Gamma Phi Beta’s Brand Standards Manual. While Gamma Phi Beta has adopted the AP Stylebook as an editorial style to follow, this content style guide also includes entries that are unique and specific to Gamma Phi Beta Sorority or Greek-letter organizations in general. These guidelines are referred to as “Gamma Phi Beta style” and may not necessarily agree with guidelines from other sources. If you have questions or need to confirm acceptable content usage, please contact The Crescent Editor at Gamma Phi Beta International Headquarters at 303.799.1874 or
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ST YLE FORMAT TING BY CATEGORY OR TERM While Gamma Phi Beta has adopted the AP Stylebook as an editorial style to follow, this guide, organized alphabetically by term, also includes entries that are unique and specific to Gamma Phi Beta Sorority or Greek-letter organizations in general. These guidelines are referred to as “Gamma Phi Beta style” and may not necessarily agree with guidelines from other sources. academic degrees If mention of degrees is necessary, the preferred form is to avoid an abbreviation. Instead, use a phrase such as: Helen Dodge, who has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Use an apostrophe in bachelor’s degree, a master’s, etc., but there is not possessive in such instances as Bachelor of Arts of Master of Science. Examples: Allison has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Jacqueline Peter, Master of Business Administration, is a great asset to the company. Use such abbreviations as B.A., M.A., MBA and Ph.D. only when the need to identify many individuals by degree on first reference would make the preferred form cumbersome. Use these abbreviations only after a full name – never after just a last name. When used after a name, an academic abbreviation should be set off by commas. Please see page 36 for more information. Example: Sally Sister, Ph.D., and Caroline Carnation, MBA, spoke at the meeting. Do not capitalize majors, minors or programs. Capitalize only proper nouns in these instances. Examples: She is pursuing a minor in political science and is fulfilling the requirements to be a student of Boston University’s Honors College. She hopes to be accepted into a respected nursing program. Academic departments Use lowercase except for words that are proper nouns or adjectives. Examples: Professors in the department of history are known for giving interesting lectures. The English department was created more than 50 years ago.
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Academic titles Capitalize and spell out formal titles such as chancellor, chairman, etc. when they precede a name. Lowercase elsewhere.
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Academic years Always lowercase: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior The Academy See REAL Leadership Academy entry on page 21. Acronyms Always spell out titles on first reference and put the acronym reference following the term in parenthesis. It is appropriate to abbreviate the acronym on the second reference. See page 37 for common Gamma Phi Beta and Greek acronyms. Example: Gamma Phi Beta employs 11 collegiate leadership consultants (CLCs). CLCs provide support to our collegiate chapters and colonies. advisor Never adviser. Only capitalize when the title precedes a name. Examples: The Sorority is lucky to have more than 1,000 advisors serving our collegiate chapters and sisters across North America. Public Relations Chapter Advisor Betty Bingles was honored to receive the Advisor of the Year Award. Affiliated House Corporation (AHC) Capitalize only when referring to a specific affiliated house corporation. When used in general reference, the term is lowercased. Use acronym on second reference. AHC members are referred to as officers. Specific affiliated house corporations may still possess “House Corporation Board” in their official name, in which case it should be capitalized. Examples: The Beta Alpha Chapter House Corporation Board helps maintain the chapter facility. Gamma Phi Beta has more than 80 affiliated house corporations. AHC officers can find resources in the Facilities section of the website. Age Always use figures. When the context does not require years or years old, the figure is presumed to be years. Examples: The chapter is 8 years old. Gamma Phi Beta sister Kelly, 30, has a legacy that is 2 months old. 5
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Ages expressed as adjectives before a noun or as substitutes for a noun are hyphenated. Example: Members receive special 50-year and 75-year membership pins. Do not use an apostrophe when indicating a general age. Example: The woman is in her 80s and still helps with recruitment! Alumna [uh-luhm-nuh] Used for one female. Never use “alum.” Example: Psi Chapter (Oklahoma) alumna Gina Perch organized the reunion. Alumnae [uh-luhm-nee] Plural female members. Never use “alums.” Example: More than 50 Chi Chapter (Oregon State) alumnae go on an annual sisterhood trip each year! Alumnae initiates Women initiated into Gamma Phi Beta as alumnae members. Never capitalize. The singular form is alumna initiate. Alumnae Chapter Capitalize the complete alumnae chapter name in all instances. Only lowercase the term when used in a general sense. Never use the word “the” before a chapter name. See page 38 for more information on this topic. Examples: New York City Alumnae Chapter is hosting a picnic in Central Park this weekend. Gamma Phi Beta has more than 180 alumnae chapters across North America. a.m. (ante meridian), p.m. (post meridian) Lowercase with periods. See the Time entry on page 25 for additional information. Ampersand (&) Do not use unless part of an official title. Should never be used in place of “and.” Example: She is a member of Alpha Chi Chapter (William & Mary).
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App Short for application, an app is a program that runs inside another service. Many cell phones allow applications to be downloaded. The term “app” is acceptable. Example: The Gamma Phi Beta iPhone app puts Sorority resources at your fingertips! It’s one of my favorite apps ever created! Articles of Incorporation Always capitalize. Awards Capitalize the names of all Gamma Phi Beta awards. Example: Gamma Phi Beta presented the Carnation Award, the Sorority’s most prestigious honor, to four members at Convention 2012. Badge Use when referring to your Gamma Phi Beta membership badge. Pin is not an acceptable term. Beta Base Gamma Phi Beta’s chapter reporting system for chapter officers, advisors and volunteers. Bid Day Capitalize both words. Big Sister Capitalize both words. Billhighway The online billing system used by collegiate chapters. One word, always capitalize. Book titles Use quotation marks. See the Composition titles entry on page 10 entry for additional information. Example: “Of Mice and Men” is a well-known American novel.
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Building Strong Girls Capitalize only when referring to the Sorority’s philanthropic focus. Example: The Sorority announced its new philanthropic focus, Building Strong Girls, at Convention 2012. Lowercase in all other instances. Example: Members helped build strong girls when they volunteered for Girls on the Run as running coaches. Bylaws Capitalize only when referring to Gamma Phi Beta’s International Bylaws. Example: According to Gamma Phi Beta’s International Bylaws, some officers must be elected; others may be appointed or elected. Do not capitalize in any other instance. Example: Each collegiate chapter of Gamma Phi Beta has its own set of bylaws and standing rules to cover individual chapter needs. Chair The term chair is not used with Sorority titles, with the exception of the title ‘Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Chair.’ Chairwoman Not chair. Only capitalize when used with a title before a name. Gamma Phi Beta chairwoman positions include: loyalty circle chairwoman, PACE chairwoman, ritual chairwoman, scholarship chairwoman, day/event chairwomen, activities chairwoman, collegiate/alumnae relations chairwoman, philanthropy chairwoman, social chairwoman and standards chairwoman. *Exception: Gamma Phi Beta Foundation chair (not chairwoman) Examples: The scholarship chairwoman for the chapter has a stellar GPA. Philanthropy Chairwoman Courtney Callas has events planned to help the chapter build strong girls in the community. Chapters Capitalize when used with the complete Greek-letter chapter or alumnae chapter name. For collegiate chapters, list the school name in parenthesis following Gamma Phi Beta style. See page 39 for school listings. 8
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Example: Zeta Sigma Chapter (South Carolina) has been on campus for more than 10 years. Lowercase when it stands alone. Example: The chapter has meetings every Monday evening during the academic year. Circle of Excellence An annual award given to alumnae chapters. There are four levels of circles alumnae chapters can achieve based on award criteria. The Circles of Excellence include: the Carnation Circle, Pearl Circle, Diamond Circle and Founders Circle. Always capitalize. Example: The alumnae chapter members were honored to earn the Founders Circle of Excellence, the most prestigious Circle of Excellence Award. coat of arms The term should always be lowercased. This term may also be referred to as crest, but coat of arms is the preferred term. Example: Gamma Phi Beta’s coat of arms was designed in 1915 for a Sorority Convention contest! colonization The method by which a new Gamma Phi Beta chapter is established on a campus. Never capitalize. Colony Avoid use of this term. See new chapter entry on page 18. CONNECT. IMPACT. SHINE. The Sorority’s tagline should be written in Futura Medium, all caps, with a period and one space after each word. The wording of the official tagline should not be altered by adding suffixes such as “-ing” or “-ed” to the words. The order of the words should never be altered. The words that make up the tagline may be used in editorial content as a means of promoting Gamma Phi Beta in a positive manner. Examples: The sisters are excited to connect with new members, impact the community and shine all year! Sisters were connecting with each other, impacting lives and always shining for the Sorority.
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Convention Always capitalize when referring to the Sorority’s biennial event. Comma Do not use a comma between the last two items in a series unless needed for clarity. Use a comma to introduce a complete one-sentence quotation within a paragraph. Use a comma instead of a period at the end of a quote that is followed by an attribution, unless the statement ends with a question mark or exclamation point. (See page 32 for complete information and more examples.) Examples: Sally said, “The Sorority’s official flower is the pink carnation.” “The Sorority’s official flower is the pink carnation,” Sally said. Composition titles Apply the guidelines listed here to book titles, computer game titles, movie titles, opera titles, play titles, poem titles, album and song titles, radio and television program titles, and the titles of lectures, speeches and works of art: • Capitalize the principal words, including prepositions and conjunctions of four or more letters. • Capitalize an article – the, a, an – or words of fewer than four letters if it is the first or last word in a title. • Put quotation marks around the names of all such works except the Bible and books that are primarily catalogs of reference material. In addition to catalogs, this category includes almanacs, directories, dictionaries, encyclopedias, gazetteers, handbooks, manuals and similar publications. Do not use quotation marks around such software titles as WordPerfect or Windows. • Italicize proper newspaper and magazine titles. • Translate a foreign title into English unless a work is known to the American public by its foreign name. Council Always capitalize International Council. Do no capitalize executive council.
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Core Values Capitalize when referring to the Sorority’s Core Values. Always capitalize the four Core Values and list in this order: Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty. Examples: All initiated members have taken an oath to uphold the Sorority’s Core Values of Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty. We held a sisterhood retreat that focused on Gamma Phi Beta’s Core Value Love. creed Capitalize only when specifically referring to the Gamma Phi Beta Creed. The Sorority Creed is oftentimes broken down into the Core Values of Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty. crescent Not capitalized. crest See coat of arms entry on page nine. Crescent Corner Always capitalize both words when referring to the Sorority’s retail store. The Crescent of Gamma Phi Beta Complete name of the Sorority’s quarterly magazine, more commonly known as The Crescent. Capitalize and use italics. Dates Always use numbers without st, nd, rd or th. Examples: January 30, 2013, is the date the forms are due for our sisterhood event. November 11 is always Gamma Phi Beta’s Founders Day. department When a Sorority department or professional department at International Headquarters is specified, capitalize all words other than department. Examples: Gamma Phi Beta’s Alumnae department has lots of exciting plans in the works. The Marketing and Communications department at International Headquarters has staff to help you with any Sorority brand or style question!
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dropdown menu Use when referring to a dropdown menu on a website. Do not hyphenate or capitalize. email Lowercase and do not capitalize unless at the start of a sentence. No hyphen. Events Capitalize the titles of all Gamma Phi Beta-sponsored events including, but not limited to, REAL Leadership Academy, Convention, REAL Leadership Institute, REAL Leadership Conferences and REAL Leadership Experience. executive council Always lowercase. Example: The chapter president oversees the work of all executive council officers and presides at executive council and chapter meetings. extension The addition of a National Panhellenic Conference member organization to the Panhellenic system at a college or university or the establishment of a sorority system where none previously existed. Example: Gamma Phi Beta is always excited for the opportunity to make formal extension presentations to extension committees across the nation. Facilities Management Company (FMC) A branch of Gamma Phi Beta that handles housing initiatives and operations by offering various levels of service to house corporation boards asking for assistance. Always capitalize and use the acronym on second reference. Fidelity Gamma Phi Beta’s member education program that combines online lessons, in-chapter programs, campus-sponsored activities and personal engagement to provide comprehensive education on key areas of campus and chapter life.
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Foundation Capitalize when referring specifically to the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation. Example: The Foundation provides numerous scholarships for members each year.
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Founders Capitalize when referring to Gamma Phi Beta’s Founders. The Founders are Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis and Mary A. Bingham. It is not necessary to capitalize the term ‘four’ when referencing the Founders. Examples: Gamma Phi Beta is proud of its four Founders. Founder Helen M. Dodge (Syracuse) was a talented musician. Founders Day Capitalize. No apostrophe in Founders. Fraternity Capitalize when referring to a specific organization. Lowercase in the general sense. Examples: Sigma Chi Fraternity is headquartered in Illinois. There are six fraternities on campus. G-Phi-B Hyphenate and capitalize. Use only in chants, songs or sayings. In all other instances, use Gamma Phi Beta. Example: Lucky you, lucky me, lucky to be a G-Phi-B! Girls on the Run (GOTR) Always written like shown. Use acronym on second reference. grade point average (GPA) Lowercase and spelled out, unless directly following a number. Examples: The chapter’s grade point average was the best of all sororities on campus! Sisters reported an average 3.75 GPA for the fall semester. Greek Always capitalize. Greek life Two words, no hyphen. Do not capitalize life. Example: I am thrilled to be a part of Greek life on my campus! 13
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Greek Week Always capitalize. hashtag (#) Do not capitalize or hyphenate. When using a hashtag, capitalize each word within the hashtag. Example: Reply to this tweet using the hashtag #GammaPhiBeta. Herff Jones The Sorority’s official licensed jeweler. Always capitalize. Homecoming Capitalize when referring to the campus event. Examples: Chapter members are thrilled to build a float for Homecoming festivities. A homecoming celebration was planned for the sister who studied abroad for the semester. homepage One word, lowercase. Honorary Trustee Term for a past Foundation Trustee. Always capitalize. Example: Jill Jackson (Michigan) is an Honorary Trustee who has volunteered for the Foundation for 15 years. Hyphen In general, use hyphens in combinations that modify something. (See page 34 for more.) Example: With a full-time job, I work 40 hours a week. Do not use hyphens when used as a noun. Example: The job is full time. Never hyphenate words with the adverb ‘very’ or any adverbs that end in -ly.
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IIKE A signature that can be used when corresponding with other initiated Gamma Phi Beta members. The signature should have two capital Is, one capital K and a capital E, with no spaces in between the letters.
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Initiation Capitalize when referring to Gamma Phi Beta Initiation. Example: More than 100 chapter members helped prepare for Initiation. Initiation Week (I-Week) The week prior to Initiation that focuses on the Sorority’s Core Values. Always capitalize. I-Week is an acceptable term to use as well. install and reinstall Do not capitalize. Do not hyphenate reinstall. Installation and Reinstallation Capitalize only when referring to the ceremony. When generally referring to the installation of a chapter, use lowercase. Examples: Awards for outstanding charter members were presented at Eta Nu Chapter’s Installation celebration. We are looking forward to the reinstallation of this chapter next spring. interfraternal One word, lowercase. Interfraternity Council (IFC) The fraternal equivalent of a College Panhellenic. Always capitalize. Use acronym on second reference. international Do not capitalize when used as an adjective. The official name of our Sorority is Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. It is also acceptable to use the name Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority. Capitalize the term international only when it’s used as proper noun with the Sorority’s complete name. Examples: With chapters in Canada and the United States, international Gamma Phi Beta has a strong presence in North America. Gamma Phi Beta is an international sorority. Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority has initiated more than 200,000 members. 15
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International Council (IC) The Sorority’s board of directors that direct the mission and vision, set policies and oversee Sorority operations. Always capitalize. The acronym is appropriate to use on second reference. In general, do not use “the” in front of International Council or IC. International Headquarters (IH) Always capitalize when referring to the Sorority’s office building. The acronym is appropriate to use on second reference. Internet Always capitalize. The Web (capitalized) is also an acceptable term for Internet. Capitalize Net when using the shorthand reference to the Internet. Leadership Development Institute (LDI) See REAL Leadership Institute entry on page 22. legacy A sister, daughter, granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a member of Gamma Phi Beta, including the “step” version of each of these relations. Always lowercase. Like Capitalize when referring to a “Like” on Facebook. Example: Show your support for the Presentation Team by pressing Like. Little Sister Capitalize. Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty Capitalize when referring to the Sorority’s Core Values. Examples: All initiated members have taken an oath to uphold the Sorority’s Core Values of Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty. We held a sisterhood retreat that focused on Gamma Phi Beta’s Core Value Love.
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loyalty circle Loyalty circles are small support groups within the chapter. Chapters often use these groups to organize chapter activities. Do not capitalize. Example: The new members were excited to join one of the chapter’s five loyalty circles. Magazine titles Capitalize and italicize. Example: The Crescent is the Sorority’s quarterly magazine. Manuals Titles of manuals should be capitalized. Never italicize. Example: The Collegiate Operations Manual has procedures for Sorority processes. member Not capitalized. It is not acceptable to use the term “active” in lieu of member. Example: There are more than 200,000 initiated members of Gamma Phi Beta. member number Every initiated member of Gamma Phi Beta is assigned a member number. You receive this number upon being initiated and it is listed on the back of every issue of The Crescent. The first three digits represent the chapter number within Gamma Phi Beta and the last four digits represent the number of initiates from your specific chapter and where you fall on that spectrum. Example: If your member number was 001-2525, you would be initiated at the Sorority’s first chartered chapter, Alpha Chapter (Syracuse), and would be the 2,525th initiate of that chapter. Mission statement The mission should be written: To inspire the highest type of womanhood. Moonball Always capitalize and write as one word. Example: Moonball is Gamma Phi Beta’s new signature philanthropy event. Every collegiate chapter hosts a kickball, volleyball or basketball tournament to benefit Building Strong Girls. 17
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Names of members On the first mention, use a member’s full name (including maiden name, if applicable) followed by the abbreviation for the college/university she attends in parenthesis (see page 39 for school listings). If the member is deceased, cite her year of initiation inside the parenthesis, following her school listing and set off by a comma. Examples: Millie Roberts (Colorado State) volunteers for the Foundation. Millie loves it! Shaina Smith Burns (Bradley, 1940) passed away last year. National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) The governing body for all 26-member organizations. Always capitalize. Use acronym on second reference. National Pan-hellenic Council (NPHC) The National Pan-hellenic Council is comprised of five fraternities and four sororities and was founded in 1930 to promote community service and discuss items of mutual interest to member groups, all of which have historically pledged African-American men and women. Always capitalize and include hyphen in Pan-hellenic. Use acronym on second reference. New Chapter A group of new Gamma Phi Beta members on campus. Once the new chapter receives a charter, it becomes a full chapter of the Sorority. When referring to a new chapter, reference the full school name followed by ‘New Chapter.’ Example: Ohio University New Chapter members are eager to learn more about the Sorority. new member Term for a woman who is in the new member education period of membership, but has not been initiated into the Sorority. Never capitalize. Not acceptable to use the term “pledge.” Example: Psi Chapter’s (Oklahoma) new member class is ecstatic to learn more about our Sorority.
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New Member Pin Previously referred to as pledge pin, this pin shall only be referred to as new member pin. Do not capitalize.
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nonprofit One word, lowercase, no hyphen. North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) The trade association representing 75 international and national men’s fraternities. Always capitalize and include hyphen in name. Use acronym on second reference. Numbers Any number up to the value of 10 must be spelled out. The exception is ages, where you always write the numeral. (See the ages entry on page five for more examples.) Example: I would love to eat 10 cookies, but my diet only recommends two daily. online One word, lowercased, no hyphen. Open motto When referring to the Sorority’s open motto, it should always be written: Founded upon a rock. Order of the Crescent Based on 12 different areas of excellence, Order of the Crescent is the Sorority’s way of annually evaluating collegiate chapter excellence. Always capitalize. Personal and Chapter Enrichment (PACE) Personal and Chapter Enrichment programs use the resources of the chapter, campus, community and international Gamma Phi Beta to enrich the lives of all members. Capitalize the title and only use acronym on second reference in text. Example: Personal and Chapter Enrichment (PACE) programs cover topics from campus safety to managing your credit. I especially enjoyed the PACE program that covered interview tips to help me land a job once I graduate. Panhellenic Always capitalize as a short form of National Panhellenic Conference or a local alumnae or college Panhellenic. 19
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Parents Weekend Always capitalize, no apostrophe. Percent Always spell out when used in a sentence. When used in a chart, it is appropriate to use the symbol (%). Example: Amy was excited to get a 95 percent on her biology exam. Philanthropic partner Always capitalize the name of our philanthropic partner Girls on the Run. Phone numbers Phone and fax numbers should use periods with the following format: 303.799.1874 ext 000. pledge Only use the word as a verb, not a noun. Use ‘new member’ when referring to a woman in the preinitiation stage of membership. Example: The chapter was thrilled more than 100 new members pledged Gamma Phi Beta! Policies The names of all Gamma Phi Beta policies are capitalized when the full policy name is used. When referenced in a general sense, the word is not capitalized. Examples: All members of the Sorority are expected to uphold the Sorority’s Personal Conduct Policy. Gamma Phi Beta provides guidelines for appropriate behavior through its policies and position statements. potential new member (PNM) Term used for women during recruitment. Never capitalize, acceptable to use the acronym on second reference. Example: Nearly 1,000 potential new members (PNMs) participated in recruitment! On Bid Day, PNMs will be eager to open their bid cards!
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Programs Capitalize the titles of all Gamma Phi Beta programs. Example: REAL Relationships is an awesome mentorship program the Sorority created several years ago for members. Another newly-created Gamma Phi Beta program is REAL Wellness. Quota Capitalize when referring to the membership numbers set by a local college Panhellenic. Example: The college Panhellenic set Quota for the 2012-13 academic year. REAL Leadership The Sorority’s educational leadership programming, created to develop Gamma Phi Betas into responsible, ethical, authentic and lifelong leaders. Always write “REAL” with all capital letters. Capitalize “Leadership.” REAL Leadership Academy The Sorority’s annual leadership conference for collegiate chapter presidents and advisors. Chapter advisors attend the REAL Leadership Academy in even years, and in odd years they attend the REAL Leadership Institute. Always write “REAL” with all capital letters. Capitalize “Leadership and “Academy.” If writing “the REAL Leadership Academy,” do note capitalize “the” unless it is as the beginning of a sentence. Do not write as “The Academy.” REAL Leadership Conference (RLC) Conferences held in the spring of non-Convention years to benefit collegiate chapter officers. Always write “REAL” with all capital letters. Capitalize “Leadership” and “Conference.” It is acceptable to use the acronym (RLC) on second reference. REAL Leadership Experience (RLE) The Sorority’s three-day intensive event for emerging collegiate chapter leaders. Always write “REAL” with all capital letters. Capitalize “Leadership” and “Experience.” It is acceptable to use the acronym (RLE) on second reference.
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REAL Leadership Institute (RLI) The Sorority’s leadership training conference for international volunteer leaders. Always write “REAL” with all capital letters. Capitalize “Leadership” and “Institute.” It is acceptable to use the acronym (RLI) on second reference. Chapter advisors are invited to attend RLI in lieu of the REAL Leadership Academy in non-Convention years. REAL Relationships The Sorority’s mentor training program. Always write “REAL” in with all capital leaders. Capitalize “Relationships.” REAL Wellness Gamma Phi Beta has created a collegiate officer position, the REAL Wellness consultant, to help teach and integrate personal safety and healthy living education into chapter events and programming. The program REAL Wellness should always be capitalized. The officer position, the REAL Wellness consultant, should always capitalize the program portion of the name and lowercase ‘consultant.’ If the officer title is used before a person’s name, the full title should be capitalized. Examples: Gamma Phi Beta’s REAL Wellness program includes programming ideas ranging from a sisterhood event where members learn and cook healthy recipes together, to guest speakers discussing serious topics like dating violence, sexual harassment, campus safety and substance abuse. Several chapter members ran for the REAL Wellness consultant position in the chapter. REAL Wellness Consultant Amy Fisher (Delaware) has lots of exciting and innovative programming ideas! recolonization The re-establishment of a chapter on a campus where the original chapter previously closed. Do not capitalize. Example: Alumnae of Delta Nu Chapter (Missouri State) were over the moon when the closed chapter was recolonized in 2010. recruitment Never capitalize. “Rush” is not an acceptable term to use in place of recruitment. 22
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Region Capitalize when referring to Gamma Phi Beta-specific Regions 1-8. Always use a numeral when identifying the region. Do not capitalize when referring to regions in general. Examples: Region 3 is made up of five states. Gamma Phi Beta has eight regions. Region 1 States and areas in Region 1 include: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Eastern Canada. Region 2 States in Region 2 include: Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Region 3 States in Region 3 include: Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Region 4 States in Region 4 include: Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Region 5 States and areas in Region 5 include: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Central Canada. Region 6 States in Region 6 include: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Region 7 States in Region 7 include: Arizona, California (southern), Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. Region 8 States and areas in Region 8 include: Alaska, California (northern), Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Western Canada.
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Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) See REAL Leadership Conference entry on page 21. ritual Do not capitalize. Senior Celebration The week honors graduating seniors as well as members leaving and/or transferring schools and recognizes their contributions while introducing them to the Shine Beyond young alumnae program. Always capitalize. If referring to Senior Celebration Week, the word ‘week’ is also capitalized. sister Do not capitalize when referring to a Sorority sister. Example: I love my Gamma Phi Beta sisters! Sorority Capitalize when referring to Gamma Phi Beta specifically. When referring to sororities in a general sense, do not capitalize. Examples: Our Sorority is full of amazing women of character. All of the sororities on campus are dedicated to seeing Greek life succeed. States Always spell out state names within a document. Place one comma between the city and the state name, and another comma after the state name, unless ending a sentence. Examples: Colorado – not CO. One of my favorite places to visit is San Diego, California, because of the great weather. Syracuse Triad The three sororities founded at Syracuse make up the Triad (Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Phi and Alpha Gamma Delta). Always capitalize. t-shirt Do not capitalize. 24
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Team Capitalize when referring to an official Gamma Phi Beta volunteer team. Examples: Gamma Phi Beta’s Presentation Team supports chapters with workshops and programs. Eta Nu Chapter’s (James Madison) New Chapter Team enjoyed working with the newlyelected executive council. Time • • • •
Use figures except for noon and midnight. Use a colon to separate hours from minutes. If there are no minutes, use hour only. Example: 11 a.m. not 11:00 a.m. or 11 am In referring to ranges that span from a.m. to p.m., put a space before and after the en dash. Example: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., not 9 a.m.-10 p.m. If in the same time frame only, use one a.m. or p.m. Example: The session lasts from 9-10 a.m.
Titles If the title is an actual title – not just a job or officer description – and it comes before the person’s name, it should be capitalized. When a title comes after a person’s name, or the title is listed alone, it should be lowercase. The exception to this rule is International Council titles, which are always capitalized. When writing a title that has an en dash (-), there should be no spaces between the dash and title words. Examples: Alumnae Chapter President Wendy Whistle (Boston) has lots of big plans in store for the chapter. All Gamma Phi Beta collegiate chapter presidents attend The Academy annually. The Sorority Coordinator-Alumnae Resources Becky Blado (Syracuse) has a wealth of knowledge about alumnae resources. Autumn Hansen, Gamma Phi Beta’s International Education Vice President, enjoys teaching collegians about the power of self-confidence. Do not place a comma before Jr. or Sr. in a name; however, if a person prefers the use of the comma, then you may use it. The same applies to placing a comma before Inc. or Ltd. in a company name. Example: John J. Henry Sr.; Cost Cutters Inc.
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Total Capitalize when referring to the membership numbers set by a local Panhellenic. Example: The chapter exceeded Total, welcoming more than 75 new members on Bid Day! Trustee Always capitalize when referring to Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Trustees. When referring to past Trustees, always use the term ‘Honorary Trustee’ and capitalize. Examples: The Foundation Trustees are committed to fulfilling the Foundation’s mission. Honorary Trustee Jill Jackson (Michigan) has volunteered for the Foundation for 15 years. Twitter Always capitalize. Twitter is a message-distribution system that allows users to post continual updates of up to 140 characters detailing their activities for followers or provide links to content. The verb is to tweet, tweeted. A Twitter message is known as a tweet. United States Always capitalize and spell out when used as a noun. Use U.S. only as an adjective and with two periods. Examples: All four Founders were born in the United States. The U.S. Capitol is located in Washington, D.C. University If the word is part of a proper name in the short form or full name, it should be capitalized. Do not capitalize when referring to a university in a generic way. Example: The University of Bologna was the first university founded in the western world. Nowadays, the University counts nearly 100,000 students in its 23 faculties. *Note that University was capitalized on the second reference because it is a short form of the full proper noun.
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volunteer leader (VL) Term for Gamma Phi Beta volunteers. Not capitalized. Use the acronym on second reference only. Example: The Sorority is fortunate to have so many committed volunteer leaders (VLs). Without VLs, it would be nearly impossible to support our membership!
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Web and website • In website, the “w” is lowercase and is written as one word. Example: Members can find information, resources and more on the Gamma Phi Beta website. • When using the terms webcast, webcam or webmaster, they are not capitalized and are one word. But as a short form and in terms with separate words, capitalize the “w” in Web. Example: the Web, Web page, Web feed. Web address Web addresses should not contain “http://” or “www.” when referencing. Capitalize the first letter of each word in the URL and do not underline unless the URL is hyperlinked. Example: The Sorority’s history website, GammaPhiBetaHistory.org, is a great resource.
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COMMON GRAMMATICAL ERRORS Accept vs. except Accept: to receive Example: Jane accepted the bid to join Gamma Phi Beta!
Except: to exclude Example: Gamma Phi Beta has chapters in nearly every state except Alaska, Montana and just a few others!
Addresses Abbreviate the words: street, avenue and boulevard, but only if they appear after a numbered address. Also abbreviate compass directions, but only if they appear with a numbered address. Never abbreviate drive, highway, place or any of the other words that might follow an actual street name such as Court, Union, Ventura, Lombard, Pennsylvania, etc. When included in correspondence or publication text, no abbreviations should be used. Examples: Gamma Phi Beta International Headquarters is located at 12737 E. Euclid Drive. Beta Rho Chapter (Colorado-Boulder) is located at 935 16th St.
Affect vs. effect Affect is as a verb that means to influence. Examples: Her Big Sister in Gamma Phi Beta positively affected her collegiate experience. The rain affected Sally’s stunning hairdo.
Effect is as a noun that means a result. Examples: The sound effects were spectacular in the movie! The rain had no effect on Sally’s stunning hairdo.
Complement vs. compliment Complement: a noun and a verb denoting a full crew or set; and when something complements something else, it means they go well together. Example: The crescent picture frame was the perfect complement for the photo of the sisters. 28
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Compliment: a noun or verb that denotes praise or a flattering remark. Example: She was flattered by the compliments she received on her outfit.
Ensure vs. insure Use ensure to mean guarantee. Example: Steps were taken to ensure accuracy.
Use insure for references to insurance. Example: The policy insures the chapter house.
Every one vs. everyone Use two words when it means each individual item. Example: Every one of her answers on the new member test was correct.
One word when used as a pronoun meaning all persons. You will use everyone as one word much more often than as two words. Example: Everyone loved the chapter’s fun Bid Day theme!
Directions and regions When describing a direction, lowercase the word. Example: The treasure map is behind a secret door on the south wall of the building.
When you’re naming a region like the South, it is capitalized. Atlanta, New Orleans, and Mobile are all in the South, not the south. The same is true for other directional terms that are also the names of regions: Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, Middle East, etc. Often, if you can put “the” in front of the name, it’s capitalized. Example: She is from the South.
Its vs. it’s It’s is a contraction for it is or it has. Examples: It’s up to you to run for an officer position in the chapter. It’s only noon and I’ve already run a marathon!
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Its is the possessive form. Examples: The company lost its assets in the down economy. The Sorority is proud of its members for all they achieve.
Lay vs. lie Lay in the present tense requires an object; in other words, you can only “lay” something. Example: I lay the book on the table.
In the past tense, lay becomes laid. Example: I laid the book on the table yesterday.
Lie in the present tense means recline on a horizontal plane. Example: Now it lies there.
In the past tense, lie becomes lay. Example: It lay there for several hours before my sister picked it up.
More than vs. over Use more than, not over, when describing amounts that exceed a certain quantity. Example: More than 1,000 Gamma Phi Betas connected at the chapter reunion. The chapter’s Crescent Classic collected more than $900.
Use over when referring to spatial relationships or age. Examples: The plane flew over the city. The law only applies to people over 21.
Than vs. then Than is a conjunction that is used with comparisons. Example: She is older than her friend.
Then is an adverb is used for an expression of time. Example: Then I said to the women, “Let’s shoot for the moon!”
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Their vs. there vs. they’re There is a pronoun that indicates possession. Example: The women were excited for their spring formal.
There is an adverb that indicates direction. Example: Will you put the books over there on the table?
They’re is a contraction for they are. Example: They’re going to receive their badges this week.
Who vs. whom Use who and whom for references to humans and animals. Who is the word when someone is the subject of a sentence, clause or phrase. Use who whenever he, she, they, I or we can be substituted in the who clause. Whoever is the plural form. Here is a trick: Like “whom,” the pronoun “him” ends with “m.” When deciding whether to use “who” or “whom,” ask yourself if the answer to the question would be “he” or “him.” If you can answer the question being asked with “him,” then use “whom,” and it’s easy to remember because they both end with “m.” For example, if you’re trying to ask, “Who (or whom) do you love?” The answer would be “I love him.” “Him” ends with an “m,” so you know to use “whom.” Examples: Who is calling me? She is calling. The matter of who should pay was not decided. He should pay. Whoever wins the round will win the entire game.
Whom is the word when someone is the object of a verb or preposition. Examples: To whom were you talking? You were talking to him. Whomever you designate will get the promotion. You designate her. Alexandra is the person whom we all thought the committee would nominate. We all thought the committee would nominate her. 31
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PUNC TUATION GUIDE Ampersand & Use only when part of a company or University’s formal name or an official officer title; never use in the place of “and.” Examples: She attends Texas A&M University-Commerce. Johnson & Johnson is a very well-established company.
Bullet point • Capitalize each word at the beginning of a bulleted section. Include a period after the bulleted section only if it completes the introductory sentence or is a full sentence on its own. Examples: Fidelity can help your chapter: • Strengthen sisterhood. • Learn valuable lessons.
Examples of sisterhood activities: • Hiking • Board games
Colon : Capitalize the first word after a colon only if it is a proper noun or the start of a complete sentence. Examples: There are four people going to the basketball game: Helen, Frances, Addie and Mary. There is a long list of items to bring for the picnic: blankets, sandwiches, fruit, etc.
Comma , Do not use a comma between the last two items in a series unless needed for clarity. Use a comma to introduce a complete one-sentence quotation within a paragraph. Example: Sally said, “The Sorority’s official flower is the pink carnation.” 32
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Use a comma instead of a period at the end of a quote that is followed by an attribution. Example: “The Sorority’s official flower is the pink carnation,” Sally said.
Do not use a comma, however, if the quoted statement ends with a question mark or exclamation point. Examples: “I love the pink carnation!” Sally shouted. “Did you know the carnation is the longest lasting flower?” Sally asked.
Place a comma before and after the following when they appear in the middle of a sentence: A year, if it follows a month and date. Example: Gamma Phi Beta was founded on November 11, 1874, in Syracuse, New York.
A state, if it follows a city or county name. Example: Gamma Phi Beta International Headquarters is located in Centennial, Colorado, just 30 minutes away from the airport.
em dash – An em dash is larger than the en dash (it is the same width as the letter ‘m’). When a phrase that otherwise would be set off by commas contains a series of words that must be separated by commas, use em dashes surrounded by a space on each side to set off the full phrase. Example: She listed the qualities – intelligence, a sense of humor, a good work ethic and leadership abilities – that she looks for in a sister.
Em dashes also denote an abrupt change in a thought (similar to parentheses) or an emphatic pause. Example: Through her long reign, the queen and her family have adapted – usually skillfully – to the changing taste of the time.
Use an em dash to provide attribution for a quotation. Example: ““… Let us strive for the realization of the highest possibilities; putting into life only that which is noblest and best…” – Helen Dodge Ferguson, The Crescent, June 1908
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en dash An en dash is used to connect numbers in a range. Spaces surround an en dash only when a time range transitions from a.m. to p.m. Examples: My availability is 8-10 a.m. My availability is 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fall semester is September-December. She served as chapter advisor during the years 1999-2003.
Hyphen Use a hyphen to prevent one word from being mistaken for another. Examples: lock the chicken coop, buy a co-op, a unionized factory, an un-ionized substance.
When a prefix ends with an “a” or “i” and the base word begins with the same letter, use a hyphen. Examples: ultra-active, semi-indirect, semi-independent, anti-inflammatory.
When the prefix ends with an “e” or “o” and the base word begins with the same letter, the hyphen is almost always omitted. Examples: reeducate, preempt, reemploy, reelect. But: de-escalate, de-emphasize.
Use a hyphen after self when it serves as a prefix. Examples: self-addressed, self-help, self-evident.
Omit the hyphen when self serves as the base word and is followed by a suffix. Examples: selfdom, selfish, selfhood, selfless.
When a prefix is added to a capitalized word, add a hyphen. Examples: un-American, pro-Republican, mid-January, post-World War II period.
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Inch marks and foot marks “ and ‘ Used only for measurement. Do not substitute for quotation marks or apostrophes. Example: The woman’s height is 5’7”.
Period . A period is placed at the end of a sentence and inside quotations marks. Quotation marks “ ” and ‘ ’ Use quotation marks around titles that represent part of a complete published work — articles in newspapers or magazines, titles of essays or lectures. Example: An exciting article, “Gamma Phi Betas Shine in the Community” appeared in yesterday’s Washington Post.
Use single quotation marks for a quotation or title using quotation marks inside another quotation or title, which uses quotation marks. Example: “I asked my Big Sister, ‘Why don’t we plan a surprise party?’”
Semicolon ; Use a semicolon when a coordinating conjunction such as “and,” “but” or “for” is not present. Example: The package was supposed to come last week; it arrived today.
To clarify a series, use semicolons to separate elements when the items in a series are long or when individual segments contain commas. Example: He is survived by a son, John Smith, of Chicago; a daughter, Ann Smith, of Denver; and a sister, Martha Smith, of Boston.
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GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS Academic Degrees • • • •
Avoid abbreviations: Whitney, who has a doctorate in philosophy, is full of advice. Use an apostrophe in bachelor’s degree, a master’s, etc. There is no apostrophe in Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science. Use abbreviations such as B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. only when the need to identify many people by degree on first reference would make the preferred method cumbersome; use the abbreviations only after a full name and set the abbreviations off with commas: Whitney Rocker, Ph.D., gave the class lecture yesterday.
States • Spell out the names of the states in text. Example: Wildfires continued to rage through Colorado yesterday.
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COMMON GAMMA PHI BE TA OR GREEK ACRONYMS The following list includes common Gamma Phi Beta or Greek related abbreviations for terms and titles. When referring to an abbreviated group, please use the proper name on first reference and abbreviation on subsequent references. Example: The affiliated house corporation (AHC) for Alpha Chapter (Syracuse) is planning major renovations to the chapter facility. The AHC has big plans in store! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
AFA: Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors AHC: affiliated house corporation CLC: collegiate leadership consultant COM: Collegiate Operations Manual FAB: Financial Advisory Board FMC: Facilities Management Company GGC: Girl Guides of Canada GOTR: Girls on the Run IC: International Council IFC: Interfraternity Council IH: International Headquarters LDI: Leadership Development Institute NIC: North-American Interfraternity Council NPC: National Panhellenic Conference NPHC: National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (A coordinating body for the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities.) PACE: Personal and Chapter Enrichment RC: regional coordinator RD: regional director RLC: REAL Leadership Conference SC: sorority coordinator SD: sorority director 37
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HOW TO AT TRIBUTE ALUMNAE AND COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS HOW TO ATTRIBUTE ALUMNAE AND COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Alumnae Chapters • Capitalize all words in the alumnae chapter name. Example: New York City Alumnae Chapter is hosting a picnic in Central Park this weekend. • Only lowercase the term alumnae chapter when used in a general sense. Example: Gamma Phi Beta has more than 180 alumnae chapters across North America. • Never use the word “the” before a complete chapter name as it is a proper noun. Putting the would be like saying, “The Sally was really sweet.” “Sally was really sweet” is correct. The same thought applies with chapter names.
Collegiate Chapters • Capitalize collegiate chapters when used with the complete Greek-letter chapter name. • List the school name in parenthesis following Gamma Phi Beta style. Refer to the list below for proper school listings attributions. Examples: Zeta Sigma Chapter (South Carolina) has been on campus for more than 10 years. Alpha Delta Chapter (Missouri-Columbia) was the Sorority’s first collegiate chapter in the state. • Never use the word “the” before a complete chapter name as it is a proper noun. Putting the would be like saying, “The Sally was really sweet.” “Sally was really sweet” is correct. The same thought applies with chapter names. • Lowercase chapter when it stands alone. Example: The chapter has meetings every Monday evening during the academic year.
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The following list includes common Gamma Phi Beta or Greek related abbreviations for terms and titles. Chapters in italics are closed. Chapter Name
School
State
Region Abbreviation
001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033
Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega Alpha Alpha Alpha Beta Alpha Gamma Alpha Delta Alpha Epsilon Alpha Zeta Alpha Eta Alpha Theta Alpha Iota
Syracuse University University of Michigan University of Wisconsin-Madison Boston University Northwestern University Goucher College University of California-Berkeley University of Denver Columbia University University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Washington Stanford University University of Oregon University of Idaho University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Iowa University of Kansas Colorado State University Hollins College Washington University in St. Louis Oregon State University University of Oklahoma Iowa State University University of Toronto University of North Dakota University of Nevada University of Missouri-Columbia University of Arizona University of Texas-Austin Ohio Wesleyan University Vanderbilt University University of California-Los Angeles
NY MI WI MA IL MD CA CO NY MN WA CA OR ID IL NE IA KS CO VA MO OR OK IA CAN ND NV MO AZ TX OH TN CA
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Syracuse Michigan Wisconsin-Madison Boston Northwestern Goucher California-Berkeley Denver Columbia Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Washington Stanford Oregon Idaho Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Nebraska-Lincoln Iowa Kansas Colorado State Hollins Washington University Oregon State Oklahoma Iowa State Toronto North Dakota Nevada Missouri-Columbia Arizona Texas-Austin Ohio Wesleyan Vanderbilt California-Los Angeles
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State
Region Abbreviation
Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Alpha Mu Alpha Nu Alpha Xi Alpha Omicron Alpha Pi Alpha Rho Alpha Sigma Alpha Tau Alpha Upsilon Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Alpha Psi Alpha Omega Beta Alpha Beta Beta Beta Gamma Beta Delta Beta Epsilon Beta Zeta Beta Eta Beta Theta Beta Iota Beta Kappa Beta Lambda Beta Mu Beta Nu Beta Xi Beta Omicron Beta Pi Beta Rho Beta Sigma Beta Tau Beta Upsilon Beta Phi
University of Manitoba University of British Columbia Rollins College Wittenberg University Southern Methodist University North Dakota State University West Virginia University Birmingham-Southern College Randolph-Macon Women's College McGill University Pennsylvania State University Colorado College College of William & Mary Lake Forest College University of Western Ontario University of Southern California University of Maryland Bowling Green State University Michigan State University Miami University Kent State University Bradley University San Jose State University Idaho State University Arizona State University San Diego State University Florida State University University of Vermont Ohio State University Oklahoma City University Indiana State University University of Colorado-Boulder Washington State University Texas Tech University Kansas State University Indiana University
CAN CAN FL OH TX ND WV AL VA CAN PA CO VA IL CAN CA MD OH MI OH OH IL CA ID AZ CA FL VT OH OK IN CO WA TX KS IN
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Manitoba British Columbia Rollins Wittenberg Southern Methodist North Dakota State West Virginia Birmingham-Southern Randolph-Macon Women's McGill Penn State Colorado College William & Mary Lake Forest Western Ontario Southern California Maryland Bowling Green Michigan State Miami-Ohio Kent State Bradley San Jose State Idaho State Arizona State San Diego State Florida State Vermont Ohio State Oklahoma City Indiana State Colorado-Boulder Washington State Texas Tech Kansas State Indiana
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State
Region Abbreviation
Beta Chi Beta Psi Beta Omega Gamma Alpha Gamma Beta Gamma Gamma Gamma Delta Gamma Epsilon Gamma Zeta Gamma Eta Gamma Theta Gamma Iota Gamma Kappa Gamma Lambda Gamma Mu Gamma Nu Gamma Xi Gamma Omicron Gamma Pi Gamma Rho Gamma Sigma Gamma Tau Gamma Upsilon Gamma Phi Gamma Chi Gamma Psi Gamma Omega Delta Alpha Delta Beta Delta Gamma Delta Delta Delta Epsilon Delta Zeta Delta Eta Delta Theta Delta Iota
Wichita State University Oklahoma State University Northern Arizona University University of Memphis Gettysburg College University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee University of Wyoming University of Puget Sound Texas A&M University-Commerce California State University-Long Beach University of the Pacific Midwestern State University University of Nebraska-Kearney Louisiana State University Minnesota State University-Moorhead Lamar University University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of Kentucky Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Western Michigan University St. Louis University Drake University Auburn University Texas State University-San Marcos University of Northern Iowa University of Wisconsin-Platteville University of Wisconsin-River Falls Boise State University University of Nebraska-Omaha California State University-Fullerton Texas Wesleyan University Southwestern Oklahoma State University University of California-Irvine California Polytechnic State University Purdue University
KS OK AZ TN PA WI WY WA TX CA CA TX NE LA MN TX TN KY MN WI MI MO IA AL TX IA WI WI ID NE CA TX OK CA CA IN
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Wichita State Oklahoma State Northern Arizona Memphis Gettysburg Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wyoming Puget Sound Texas A&M-Commerce California State-Long Beach University of the Pacific Midwestern State Nebraska-Kearney Louisiana State Minnesota State-Moorhead Lamar Tennessee-Knoxville Kentucky Minnesota State-Mankato Wisconsin-Oshkosh Western Michigan St. Louis Drake Auburn Texas State-San Marcos Northern Iowa Wisconsin-Platteville Wisconsin-River Falls Boise State Nebraska-Omaha California State-Fullerton Texas Wesleyan Southwestern Oklahoma State California-Irvine California Polytechnic State Purdue 41
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Delta Kappa Delta Lambda Delta Mu Delta Nu Delta Xi Delta Omicron Delta Pi Delta Rho Delta Sigma Delta Tau Delta Upsilon Delta Phi Delta Chi Delta Psi Delta Omega Epsilon Alpha Epsilon Beta Epsilon Gamma Epsilon Delta Epsilon Epsilon Epsilon Zeta Epsilon Eta Epsilon Theta Epsilon Iota Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Lambda Epsilon Mu Epsilon Nu Epsilon Xi Epsilon Omicron Epsilon Pi Epsilon Rho Epsilon Sigma Epsilon Tau Epsilon Upsilon Epsilon Phi
Lehigh University University of California-Riverside Rutgers University Missouri State University Bucknell University Southern Polytechnic State University Illinois State University Dickinson College Florida Institute of Technology Colgate University University of Georgia California State University-Bakersfield California State University-Sacramento University of California-Santa Barbara Oakland University La Salle University Alma College University of San Diego Creighton University Union College Jacksonville University Bridgewater State College Clemson University Christopher Newport University California State University-Chico University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Loyola University-New Orleans Chapman University Rhodes College University of California-Santa Cruz George Mason University Stephen F. Austin State University Morehead State University University of Rochester University of South Dakota Bentley University
PA CA NJ MO PA GA IL PA FL NY GA CA CA CA MI PA MI CA NE NY FL MA SC VA CA AL LA CA TN CA VA TX KY NY SD MA
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Lehigh California-Riverside Rutgers Missouri State Bucknell Southern Polytechnic State Illinois State Dickinson Florida Institute of Technology Colgate Georgia California State-Bakersfield California State-Sacramento California-Santa Barbara Oakland La Salle Alma San Diego Creighton Union Jacksonville Bridgewater State Clemson Christopher Newport California State-Chico Alabama-Tuscaloosa Loyola-New Orleans Chapman Rhodes California-Santa Cruz George Mason Stephen F. Austin State Morehead State Rochester South Dakota Bentley
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Epsilon Chi Epsilon Psi Epsilon Omega Zeta Alpha Zeta Beta Zeta Gamma Zeta Delta Zeta Epsilon Zeta Zeta Zeta Eta Zeta Theta Zeta Iota Zeta Kappa Zeta Lambda Zeta Mu Zeta Nu Zeta Xi Zeta Omicron
Marquette University University of North Carolina-Asheville University of Miami (FL) Eastern Washington University University of Virginia Sonoma State University Southeast Missouri State University Duquesne University Coastal Carolina University Lander University Pepperdine University Valparaiso University University of Southern Indiana Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi St. John's University University of Detroit-Mercy The College of Idaho John Carroll University
WI NC FL WA VA CA MO PA SC SC CA IN IN TX NY MI ID OH
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Marquette North Carolina-Asheville Miami-Florida Eastern Washington Virginia Sonoma State Southeast Missouri State Duquesne Coastal Carolina Lander Pepperdine Valparaiso Southern Indiana Texas A&M-Corpus Christi St. John's Detroit-Mercy College of Idaho John Carroll
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Zeta Pi Zeta Rho Zeta Sigma Zeta Tau Zeta Upsilon Zeta Phi Zeta Chi Zeta Psi Zeta Omega Eta Alpha Eta Beta Eta Gamma Eta Delta Eta Epsilon Eta Zeta Eta Eta Eta Theta
Pennsylvania State Altoona Texas A&M University-College Station University of South Carolina Emory University University of Texas-Tyler University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Texas Christian University University of Texas-San Antonio Kennesaw State University Lake Erie College Florida Southern College University of Delaware Grand Valley State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University of Cincinnati University of South Florida University of Connecticut
PA TX SC GA TX AR TX TX GA OH FL DE MI VA OH FL CT
1 3 2 3 3 6 3 3 3 4 2 1 4 2 4 2 1
Penn State-Altoona Texas A&M-College Station South Carolina Emory Texas-Tyler Arkansas-Fort Smith Texas Christian Texas-San Antonio Kennesaw State Lake Erie Florida Southern Delaware Grand Valley State Virginia Tech Cincinnati South Florida Connecticut 43
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Eta Iota Eta Kappa Eta Lambda Eta Mu Eta Nu Eta Xi Eta Omicron Eta Pi Eta Rho
Rockhurst University University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of Central Florida Duke University James Madison University University of Florida Ohio University Quinnipiac University University of Nevada, Las Vegas
MO TN FL NC VA FL OH CT NV
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Rockhurst Tennessee-Chattanooga
Central Florida Duke James Madison Florida Ohio Quinnipiac Nevada-Las Vegas